Lithe
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Lithe
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
A weed is but an unloved flower.
~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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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 :
Images That Excite
Black And White Photogr.
The Grayscale Outdoors
Flower on Black
First Friday Gallery
10 Plus
Serenity and Simplicity Outdoors
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August 31st, 2015
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Comments (38)
Connie Handscomb
Allan, hello & thank you! for featuring this image in Serenity and Simplicity Outdoors :))
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “Serenity and Simplicity Outdoors” group on Fine Art America.
Connie Handscomb replied:
I'm very pleased, Allan! so pleased with your support...means so much; thank you!:))
Cindy Manero
Beautiful Calla Lily, Connie. Not an easy flower to photograph.
Connie Handscomb replied:
I love the graceful callas, Cindy ..; thank you very much for your wonderful compliment ;))
Gabriella Weninger - David
It look like she is crying ... WOW... what a wonderful image Connie... AWESOME capture!
Connie Handscomb replied:
No, dear Gabriella ... she just had a bath :) {thank you so much for enjoying her, tears or none; very grateful to you!} :)))
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “The Grayscale Outdoors” group on Fine Art America.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Allan, so very pleased you like my image; best to you always... with my most sincere thanks! :))
Antonis Gourountis
wonderful !! L F !
Connie Handscomb replied:
Antonis, you are wonderful! thank you so much for your kind support of my efforts :))
Nick Boren
Now come on dear Connie... you remember some past... lol ;-)))) WOW... I sure love your lovely black and white image. Only you can bring us such beauty.... ;-))) FV
Connie Handscomb replied:
Only some *wink* ; thank you so much for your lovely compliment , Nick! .. but I have to say, there are so many here that bring much beauty to us .. including your fine self :))
Connie Handscomb
John, my best to you & heaps of thanks! for featuring this image in Images That Excite; truly grateful :))
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