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Sweet William - Stinking Billy


Sweet William - Stinking Billy
Photo Information
Copyright: John Cannon (tyro) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 220 W: 79 N: 828] (3929)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-16
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II, Jessops 58mm Skylight 1A
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/40 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-09-24 14:48
Viewed: 681
Points: 11
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a photograph of “Sweet William”, taken in my parents’ garden recently.

The flower was called after William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721 – 1765) to mark his success at the Battle of Culloden Moor on 16th April, 1746 in defeating the Jacobite forces of Charles Edward Stuart, or Bonnie Prince Charlie. After the battle, when asked for orders, he wrote “No quarter” (meaning "No mercy") on the back of a playing card (the nine of diamonds – still known as the “Curse of Scotland”) following which the English soldiers killed not only all Scots wounded but everyone they found, irrespective of age or gender. As a result of this, he was given the epithet “Butcher” Cumberland.

The flower, known as “Sweet William” is also known as “Stinking Billy” in Scotland.
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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To glint: Thank you, Bev!tyro 2 09-29 13:41
To rewind: Thank you, Les!tyro 1 09-28 14:54
To chefcop: Thank you, Peter!tyro 1 09-26 14:42
To graffer: Thank you, Peter!tyro 2 09-25 05:47
To juyona: Hola, Vicma!tyro 1 09-25 00:41
To kbeall: Thank you, Karen!tyro 1 09-25 00:20
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Hello John,
Since it made up the first bouquet ever given to me by a young man (a long time ago), this flower caught my eye. It's the first time I've seen it posted on TL as well. Great macro POV, and wonderful color saturation. Again, a very informative note.
All the best,
Karen

Hola amigo,
perfectas flores,
color y compo,
saludos John

This is an excellent shot, John.

Beautifully sharp, excellent lighting and exposure just right. Those dark greens at the bottom of the picture set the flowers off perfectly. The little droplets of water are the finishing touch.

You are one of those photographers who can turn their hand to any type of subject, and make a success of it. Do you ever take photographs allied to your profession?

Regards,

Peter.

Really sharp image John, did you do any usm on it?

Not that it matters because its the colour that really makes the shot for me.

A real cracker.

Peter

Hi John, a lovely photo and a very interesting note. I visited Culloden Moor many years ago (late 1960's) and there was a grim atmosphere even after all those years. One of many sad chapters in history!
Best regards,
Les

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  • glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 620 W: 3 N: 531] (3606)
  • [2007-09-29 12:12]
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hello John,
not sure about this one. There is something about the composition that irks me. I am sure you won't mind me saying so. I usually leave well alone when I am not over enthusiastic about a picture, but seeing its you and we are trek pals I thought I would stick my neck out.
Good colour and sharpness thopugh.
Bev

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