Wind Chimes

by Connie Handscomb

Title

Wind Chimes

Artist

Connie Handscomb

Medium

Photograph - Photography - Fine Art

Description

If you reveal your secrets to the wind,
you should not blame the wind for
revealing them to the trees.
~ Kahlil Gibran

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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.

Spources:
Faery Folk [E.McCoy]
The Wildflowers Book [E.Tomanova]
The Romantic Language Of Flowers [Davies;Saunders]

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The original image was captured deep in the shadows (it may be uploaded at a later date).

This one here now, uncropped, but with a background that I created, then merged with the original image to display an effect of wind and slight motion ... nature in all its splendour :)

♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :

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