Hope
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Hope
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier.
~ Anonymous
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The rose originated in Persia, and comes from one of the oldest known perennial shrubs. There are 10,000+ worldwide.
The white rose is the oldest rose, and in Arabic legend, all roses were originally white.
During the 20th Century, the white rose has been a symbol of peace.
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Hope: sometimes it is only a glimmer; sometimes it is a full-blown realization that the Future holds Possibilities. And it is those Possibilities that sustain us - they represent what we most hope for.
At year's end, our household had two serious surgeries to deal with (and a third that is yet to come) in combination with a series of some other unfortunate mishaps. This ethereal rose brought to mind the pleasant memories of the year past, as well as a faith in the future that hardships do pass. Bitter as the realities of Life might sometimes be, if we can notice - if only for a moment - the beauty of the world that surrounds us, that moment might just be enough to sustain us through a hardship, onto a smoother leg of our Life's journey.
The white rose is a symbol of eternal love .... of innocence and purity; of reverence and humility. In these things, believe, because just like the Future, they all signify Hope.
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Captured in natural light, uncropped, unedited ... nature in all its splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
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March 18th, 2017
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Comments (8)
Morris Finkelstein
Very beautiful photo close up with a great title, great light and shadows, details, dof and perspective, Connie! F/L
Linda Lees
So very beautiful Connie, soft and delicate. I read your description, I'm sorry that times have been tough for you, here's hoping that things will start to look up ♥
Connie Handscomb replied:
When it rains, it pours, Linda ... or so the expression goes .. ; the rains do stop. Eventually. Except this springtime in BC! Sheesh ... sunshine is invisible this year! Thank you so much, Linda, for your good wishes, you are very kind :))
Linda Crockett
Oh, so beautiful, Connie, love your flower images! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
And I'm so very pleased you do! thank you so much, Linda! :)) {I love your images, too}
Jerry Bokowski
Beautiful words to describe this lovely white rose, Connie. I know that you have had a lot of challenging, difficult, and scary situations to deal with recently. Know that we wish you our very best and continue to hope for better times ahead. You have always been so encouraging for me so I hope we can encourage you!.....fav / like
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Jerry .. I truly appreciate your kind words.& always, your support ... & it has been my pleasure to encourage & support YOU; ah, yes... we have had some hurdles to overcome, & while we are not entirely without some situations still to deal with: there is Hope :))
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