Patience
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Patience
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
As softly green
As emeralds seen
Through purest crystal gleaming.
Oh the Shamrock, the green immortal Shamrock
~ Thomas Moore
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Shamrock (Common Wood Sorrel; Lucky Clover)
Oxalis acetosella;Oxalis regnelli;Oxalis griffithii
Oxalis tetraphylla (American version : White Clover)
Family : Oxalidaceae
A shamrock is a sprig of young clover. Traditionally, the shamrock was used by St. Patrick in Ireland in the 5th century, introducing the Irish to Christianity, with three leaves representing the Holy Trinity. Since St. Patrick is Ireland's patron saint, the shamrock became the symbol of Ireland.
The flowers open up in sunny weather, and close in late afternoon/early evening. They will also close if rain is imminent, and they curve downward to protect themselves from the damp.
There are about 900 species of Shamrock (oxalis) growing in throughout the world.
Some folklore: once upon a time, people feared faery folk. So, in Ireland, it is said a four-leaf clover carried in your right pocket will protect you against any faery spell. Irish brides include the shamrock in their bouquets. Also, a four-leaved clover was said to have been brought out of the Garden of Eden by Eve: the leaves represent faith, hope, love and luck.
Sources:
Faery Folk [E.McCoy]
The Wildflowers Book [E.Tomanova]
The Romantic Language Of Flowers [Davies;Saunders]
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Captured in natural light, these tiny blooms look somewhat coy as they wait patiently for the sun to arrive so they might lift their wee heads to enjoy the rays.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Fine Arts Professionals
Global Flowers Photography
Wildflowers Of The World
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March 20th, 2017
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Comments (16)
William Tasker
I'd go with soft and delicate too. Very pretty, Connie! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wildflowers Of The World. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much for your kindness & support, William! truly appreciated :))
Eva Maria Nova
~ Very elegantly seen dear Connie ))) Endearing and Delicate,....as ever indeed ))) My heartfelt compliments ))) ~
Cheryl Rose
Elegant, graceful POV and composition. So serene and soft. Lovely little shamrock blooms. Connie! l/f/tw
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hello, Cheryl, top of a {brrr... chilly! mrng} to you! Thank you so very much! :))
KG Photography
So soft and lovely...beautiful work, Connie, as always! {Hello again!!} :))
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hello, Good Mrng KG! Thank you so much! {sometimes leaning down close to the ground pays off} :)))
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