Looking Close... on Friday!

Shades of Purple

Taken Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens, Betty's Bay, South Africa

Macro Mondays 'heart' theme.

A vintage amethyst and gold necklace, originally owned by my Nana. I've had it for about fifty years and she had it for many years before giving it to me. It's a bit worn and could do with a good clean. It's displayed here on a piece of amethyst crystal which was sent to me by a very kind Flickr friend, all the way from Canada.

The image measures just under 2" in width.

ANSH 122 (1) love is in the air

123 pictures in 2023 (4) amethyst

Definitely Dreaming 'love is' theme 7/52

According to ancient Greek superstition an amethyst protected its owner against the effects of strong drink.

Amethyst in Greek is Aμέθυστος, Against intoxication, or without drunkenness.

Male - Wild - At Pousada da Fazenda - Monte Alegre do Sul.

Happy Sunday!

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for MACRO MONDAYS

Theme : "Windowsill" - April 27, 2020

HMM!

I was quite lucky i found this little one it was only about two inches big

More Fantasy Faire!

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The most widely distributed of its genus, the Amethyst Woodstar is found in a great variety of habitats throughout its circum-Amazonian distribution. The male is mainly bronzy green above with a prominently forked tail, white sides to the rump, and a striking amethyst-colored throat, bordered by a white breast band. The female has a green-spotted white throat, orange-rufous sides to the underparts, and a narrow white line behind the eye. The Amethyst Woodstar has been recorded taking the nectar of a large number of plant species, and at least occasionally the species hawks insects in flight. This woodstar is probably largely sedentary, but local movements potentially occur, though have yet to be proven. birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/amewoo1/

Have a peaceful Bokeh Wednesday! HBW!

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Just the tip of a good size piece of amethyst I received some years ago gives my entry today for

Macro Mondays: layer

I found myself curious enough to research this beautiful purple stone:

'The crystal structure of amethyst differs from that of other quartzes. It consists of an irregular superposition of alternate lamellae (layers) of right-handed and left-handed quartz.'

also:

'Amethyst is a violet/purple variety of quartz often used as an ornamental stone.

The name comes from the Greek words a (not) and methuskein ("to intoxicate"), referring to the belief that this gemstone protected its owner from drunkenness.'

Well that's OK then - but I am practically teetotal now............

Amethyst

White Sands at sunset

Amethistzwam, rodekoolzwam, Laccaria amethystina.

Amsterdamse Bos, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Taken Sedgefield, Wilderness National Park, South Africa

(Calliphlox amesthyna) B28I9264 Tarapoto - North Peru

Endemic Tour in Peru : Guide Alex Durand alexdurand8bg@gmail.com

I LOVE this dress from Dead Doll out NOW for FLF in the mainstore.

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Hair: Doux

Necklace: Ysoral

Backdrop: Foxcity

Pose:Signature

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In beautiful Maissau (Amethyst Adventure World) you can discover the world's largest uncovered amethyst vein! There is a show tunnel that you can visit with a guide and learn interesting facts about the origin and importance of this precious stone. There is also a gemstone museum with a shop, a treasure trove, a gold washing plant and the amethyst park.

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Im schönen Maissau (Amethyst-Erlebniswelt) gibt`s den größten freigelegten Bänderamethystgang der Welt zu entdecken! Es gibt einen Schaustollen den man mit Führung besichtigen kann und dabei Wissenswertes über die Entstehung und Bedeutung dieses Edelsteins erfährt. Weiters findet man hier ein Edelsteinmuseum mit Shop, ein Schatzgräberfeld, eine Goldwaschanlage und den Amethystpark.

Ces cristaux d'Améthiste aux couleurs pourpres étonnantes sont des pierres censées apporter Equilibre, Paix, Calme et Positivité. #Macro #MacroMondays #Stone

Violetter Lacktrichterling (Laccaria amethystina), Hunsrück.

amethyst sunbirds

25x13x30 cm.

Brazil

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Scarlet sequin set

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Attitude, Pose 14

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amethyst deceiver

Violetter Lacktrichterling

[Laccaria amethystina]

Weight 6.2 kg, 26 cm high and 18 cm wide

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The theme 'Purple' for this week was chosen by Jesse ( www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03 )

Some polished Amethyst stones adorned with the last of our Violets from the garden.

Macro Monday's theme : stone

HMM!

A still life with beautiful purple tulips and amethyst stones.

From my last name Artale I took the idea of an amethyst that my mother gave to me when I moved from home. The particular ring is bought second hand from an antiquarian so it was perfect for the theme today. This ring is very old, probably close to 150 years old so wearing makes me feel special. Not every day you get to wear something so old.

Happy MM!!

Same little guy, different light. Picture taken at Pousada da Fazenda, Monte Alegre do Sul, São Paulo.

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For Crazy Tuesday: gemstones

Project 365, 2022 Edition: Day 326/365

100x, 2022 Edition: 98/100

Canadian amethyst. The background is mother-of-pearl in a red abalone shell from California.

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Smile on Saturday! :-) - Rings

Steve gave this ring to me years ago. I love the patina on the metal band.

Happy Smile on Saturday!

Amethyst Woodstar (Male). One of the smallest hummingbirds in Brazil - 8,6cm. At Pousada da Fazenda, Monte Alegre do Sul.

Happy Sunday!

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Macro Mondays 'zed' theme.

Amethyst quartz necklace and earrings.

The image measures 1.5" in width

All the wealth of nature is in our eyes, in our desire...

Bryce 3D program only - no post manipulation PRESS.....THE L KEY ON YOUR KEYBOARD TO VIEW ON BLACK. I decided to give Topaz a make over LOL

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A bit of a reimagining of a previous post. It occurs to me that this looks a lot like the graphic everyone uses for the Corona virus.... sorry about that!

Rest assured that I used masks in Photoshop...

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A rather pale amethyst stone taken against the bright morning sunlight on the windowsill.

Brahan Estate, Maryburgh

Macro Mondays Theme: "Stone"

Amethyst Woodstar is a tiny species of hummingbird, yet despite its small size it is widespread in South America—found in every nation on that continent except Chile and Uruguay. This individual, likely a female, was seen at a private sanctuary on the lower part of the renowned Manu Road in Peru.