Me and My Shadow
by Nava Thompson
Title
Me and My Shadow
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A photograph taken by Nava Thompson in NW Arkansas of a hummingbird flying over a red Hibiscus flower with his shadow below on a petal.The tea made from hibiscus flowers is known by many names in many countries around the world and is served both hot and cold. The beverage is well known for its color, tanginess and flavor.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,It is known as bissap in West Africa, karkad�n Egypt[citation needed] and Sudan, flor de Jamaica in Mexico, "agua de Jamaica" in Honduras, gudhal (गुड़हल) in India and gongura in Brazil. Some refer to it as roselle, a common name for the hibiscus flower.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,In Jamaica, Trinidad and many other islands in the Caribbean, the drink is known as sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa; not to be confused with Rumex acetosa, a species sharing the common name sorrel). The drink is popular at Christmas time. It is served cold, mixed with other herbs, roots, spices and cane sugar. Often it is served mixed with rum or wine.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Roselle is typically boiled in an enamel-coated large stock pot as most West Indians believe the metal from aluminum, steel or copper pots will destroy the natural minerals and vitamins.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,In Cambodia, a cold beverage can be prepared by first steeping the petals in hot water until the colors are leached from the petals, then adding lime juice (which turns the beverage from dark brown/red to a bright red), sweeteners (sugar/honey) and finally cold water/ice cubes.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Food[edit source Dried hibiscus is edible, and is often a delicacy in Mexico. It can also be candied and used as a garnish.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is used as a vegetable.,,,,,,,,,,Certain species of hibiscus are also beginning to be used more widely as a natural source of food coloring (E163),[citation needed] and replacement of Red #3 / E127.
Hibiscus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidopteran species, including Chionodes hibiscella, Hypercompe hambletoni, the nutmeg moth, and the turnip moth.
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Comments (63)
Reid Callaway
The Hummer looks a little overwhelmed! Beautiful image!..........L/F.........Carry On!
Nadine and Bob Johnston
One of my Favorites, published in this weeks edition of, "The Artists News" an Internet publication. Thank You for Submitting your Artwork.... Liked the subject, description, technique, composition, and color... Make sure you are subscribed, so you can Promote weekly... YOU or Friends Can use Ctl-C to copy the link: http://paper.li/f-1343723559 and Ctl-V to put it into your the Browser Address bar, to view the publication. Tweet, FB, and email, etc a copy of the publication, to just anyone you who would be interested.
Bob and Nancy Kendrick
Beautiful image! A great capture with the shadow, plus a terrific composition! v/f/tw
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
It is my pleasure to feature this lovely shot in The 200 Club , a "rising star" photographic group, both for its hundreds of well deserved views and its beauty.
Joyce Dickens
Came back for another look at this incredible capture dear Nava; such a beauty and still one of my favorites!!! :-))
Byron Varvarigos
A great photo which could not have been more interestingly composed if painted! Magical, Nava Jo, as if he's coming out of his own green world! vf, wish I could vote twice! : )
Nava Thompson replied:
Byron---wow---thank you very much for your special and detailed comments. Appreciate your encouragement and f/v---! :)
Angela Stanton
Beautiful capture Nava Jo! Love these little fellas! v/f
Nava Thompson replied:
Angela---thank you! Great to hear your thoughts and appreciate your support! :)
Nava Jo Thompson
Heidi---thank you very much for the feature of 'Me and My Shadow' in 'Photography--Getting The Light Right' group!
Kym Backland
GORGEOUS! I just love this! The contrast colors and the little Hummer! Nature at it's best! FVG+
Nava Thompson replied:
Kym--thank you for those encouraging words--appreciate your comments--always fun--thank you for the f/v/g !
Pema Hou
This is so lovely, Nava Jo! I can appreciate how difficult it is to take a photo of a hummingbird. Just yesterday, while I was taking pictures in a public garden, I heard a whirr of beating wings and all I could discern were two tiny blurry forms flitting over the blooms. And then they were gone. What an exciting sight! V/F
Nava Thompson replied:
Pema---I do understand what you are saying about how fast they can dart here and there. Thank you for your comments and f/v!