The Duality Of Nature
by Connie Handscomb
Title
The Duality Of Nature
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Two souls, alas, are housed within my breast.
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe [fr. Faust]
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Calla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica (white); Z. elliottiana (golden)
(Araceae)
There are but a few species of this wildflower indigenous to tropical Africa. Their ethereal beauty so loved here is often regarded as an unwanted weed in its native country.
The Calla Lily is not really a lily at all: it actually belongs the same family as the caladium and philodendron. They are commonly white but also grow in a variety of colours.
It is used at weddings, a new beginning - as a symbol of marital bliss and devotion; it is used at funerals, a life ending - as a symbol of sympathy and purification of the departing soul.
While parts of this plant are toxic, so that young children and pets should be kept away from it, the edible rhizome was used by physicians of old to treat burns and scalds.
While it was a symbol of lust and sensuality for the ancient Romans, for the early Christians, it represented chastity and purity.
Dual interpretations aside, its appearance has a singular meaning: it is stunning in its sleek beauty.
Source:
Clay Perry's Fantastic Flowers [Text: M. Perry]
Wildflowers Of The World [Everard; Morley]
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA Groups for featuring this image :
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January 25th, 2015
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Comments (46)
Bruce Bley
Lovely capture, Connie!! Congratulations, your work has been feature in the group "Colorful Lilies". F/L/T
Lyudmila Prokopenko
Bravo!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Your hand clapping is gratefully accepted *she bows* .. ;))) {thank you, Lyudmila!}
Connie Handscomb
Thank you again, Stefano! for featuring this image in 10 Plus; have a super evening! ;)))
Lois Bryan
An absolutely perfect capture, Connie ... wonderful pure lines!!! I love it!!! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Lois! truly .. not sure about 'Perfect' .{but I'll take it!, Lol.. } .. ; always practicing here . .Happy Day to you :)))
Nick Boren
All of your amazing images are worthy of revisits dear Connie... :-) Thanks so much for your nice comments on my images... I do appreciate each one. :-) Your very good at B&W images dear friend... keep shining. ;-)
Connie Handscomb replied:
Nick, Hello! thank you for your kind comments .. nice boost & smile for my day;))) {& you, Shine On brightly .. }
Connie Handscomb
So kind & supportive of you, Amanda, for featuring this image in Artists for Nature; thank you heaps! :)))
Amanda Sinco
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Artists for Nature.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Amanda, thank you so much; I hope you have a wonderful day full of Treasures :)))
Linda Lees
Beautiful floral image Connie! I found your information in the description very interesting. Perfect title! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Linda! I cobbled together some information I had found ... & focused on the 'dualities' ; glad it made some sense, Lol! ;)))
Priya Saihgal
I enjoyed reading your interpretation and the meaning you found behind this image, Connie. Nature helps teach us so much about life, accepting the existence of dualities occurring in life as seen in nature. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful image. The composition is quite lovely. The flower really pops out at the viewer.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Such a lovely compliment and comment from you, Priya; thank you so much! truly appreciate your visit .. do come any time :)))
Nick Boren
Black and White works perfectly here Connie.... I love it. ;-) FV
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much! I've become more exceedingly fond of black and white .. have been trying it for myself now . :)))
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