Honey Bee On Goldenrod Wildflower

About "Honey Bee On Goldenrod Wildflower"

by Iris Holzer Richardson

About the artwork

Honey Bee On Goldenrod Wildflower. Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea or Solidago canadensis) other names: Aaron's Rod, Honeybee on goldenrod wild flower in Bavaria Germany. The famous herbal plant, the goldenrod is an attractive medicinal plant. Its name is a testament not only to its great medicinal powers but also to its beautiful physical structure. The Latin name of the goldenrod plant, “Solidago” - solido, which means to make whole - is an allusion to the employment of the herb as a wound healing remedy in the ancient world.Baguette d’Aaron, Canadian Goldenrod, Early Goldenrod, European Goldenrod, Gerbe d’Or, Herbe des Juifs, Solidage, Solidage du Canada, Solidago canadensis, Solidago gigantea, Solidago longifolia, Solidago serotina, Solidago virgaurea, Vara de Oro, Verge d'Or, Woundwort.

The view of this photograph is above the honey bee showing her whole body with the tiny yellow goldenrod flowers below her. A sunny happy honeybee image.

Macro photography allows me to get close and intimate with my subject matter. It shows the beauty easily overlooked due to our busy lifestyles. My artwork gives the viewer a sense of calm, peace, and relaxation. A reprieve from daily stresses.

As a photographer who comes from the days of film, I do minimal post-processing. Much like I did in the traditional darkroom. I want the viewer to feel like they are right there where my photograph was taken. Creating a visual escape.