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The greatest symbolism of the Dandelion flower comes from its unique puff-ball seed head rather than the sunny flower. Kids and adults alike pick the seed head â known as a clock in America and Europe for its shape â and blow the Dandelion seeds away while making a wish.
I hope you all have a wonderful time⌠đ lalaâ˘*¨*â˘.¸¸laa âŞ
Created for the Award Tree Contest Red Yellow Blue
The large daffodil and the texture are from my own photos and the vase of daffodils was created in NightCafe.
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I am not at all religious but I find rosaries so beautiful. I did try to shoot it in a respectful manner as I know this means a lot to a lot of people.
Goldfinch - Carduelis Carduelis
On closer inspection male goldfinches can often be distinguished by a larger, darker red mask that extends just behind the eye. The shoulder feathers are black whereas they are brown on the hen.In females, the red face does not extend past the eye. The ivory-coloured bill is long and pointed, and the tail is forked. Goldfinches in breeding condition have a white bill, with a greyish or blackish mark at the tip for the rest of the year. Juveniles have a plain head and a greyer back but are unmistakable due to the yellow wing stripe. Birds in central Asia (caniceps group) have a plain grey head behind the red face, lacking the black and white head pattern of European and western Asian birds. Adults moult after the breeding season with some individuals beginning in July and others not completing their moult until November. After moult birds appear less colourful, until the tips of the newly grown feathers wear away.
The goldfinch is native to Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. It is found in open, partially wooded lowlands and is a resident in the milder west of its range, but migrates from colder regions. It will also make local movements, even in the west, to escape bad weather. It has been introduced to many areas of the world. It was introduced to Canada, United States, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Chile, the Falkland Islands, Uruguay, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, in the 19th century, and their populations quickly increased and their range expanded greatly. They now occur from Brisbane to the Eyre Peninsula in Australia, and throughout New Zealand.
Because of the thistle seeds it eats, in Christian symbolism the goldfinch is associated with Christ's Passion and his crown of thorns. The goldfinch, appearing in pictures of the Madonna and Christ child, represents the foreknowledge Jesus and Mary had of the Crucifixion. Examples include the Madonna del cardellino or Madonna of the Goldfinch, painted by the Italian renaissance artist Raphael in about 1505â6, in which John the Baptist offers the goldfinch to Christ in warning of his future. In Barocci's Holy Family a goldfinch is held in the hand of John the Baptist who holds it high out of reach of an interested cat. In Cima da Conegliano's Madonna and Child, a goldfinch flutters in the hand of the Christ child. It is also an emblem of endurance, fruitfulness, and persistence. Because it symbolizes the Passion, the goldfinch is considered a "saviour" bird and may be pictured with the common fly (which represents sin and disease).
The goldfinch is also associated with Saint Jerome and appears in some depictions of him.
As it were tissue of silver
I'll wear, o fate, thy grey,
and go mistily radiant clad
like the moon.
Adelaide Crapsay.
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HAPPY Thusday.... Stay safe and healthy.
The Easter Bunny is a folkloric figure and symbol of Easter, depicted as a rabbit bringing Easter eggs. Originating among German Lutherans, the "Easter Hare" originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behavior at the start of the season of Eastertide.[1]
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Rabbits have been popular with many Japanese people, and their motif has been used on various items such as table wares, kimono, obi and general merchandise.
Rabbits only drive on forward and donât step back, so they have been considered lucky as a symbol of advancement.
Que nous rĂŠservera la nouvelle annĂŠe ? La sculpture de Nicolas Lavarenne qui y voit "la symbolique du pas vers lâinconnu, susceptible de bouleverser toute une vie" correspond parfaitement Ă cet ĂŠtat d'esprit, particulièrement en ces temps troublĂŠs.
Un cadrage diffĂŠrent de la prĂŠcĂŠdente photo de cette statue qui montre d'avantage ce pas vers l'inconnu.
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What will the new year have in store for us? The sculpture by Nicolas Lavarenne, who sees it as "the symbolism of a step towards the unknown, one likely to disrupt an entire life" corresponds perfectly to this state of mind, particularly in these troubled times.
A different framing which shows more of this step towards the unknown.
The subtle effect of shapes on the associative understanding of the world has always fascinated me. The objective observer detects a symmetric space in the middle of an organ is. What identifies our subconscious?
A perspective on the external carving of the Upper Hutt College Meeting House (Wharenui) Trentham, New Zealand. Te Reo MÄori is the native language of New Zealand. It is spoken by the native MÄori people and is used to express their culture, heritage and identity. Te Reo MÄĹri was the only language in New Zealand until the 19th century arrival of Europeans. Prior to this there was no written word therefore MÄori communicated through symbolism. The detailing in carvings, knots and weavings were the way MÄori recorded stories for future generations.
Plaster bust of a woman (La Muette) by Achille Chainaye (1862-1915) in 1883. Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium.
Original patinated plaster 58.5 x 34.5 x 22 cm. Signed in wet plaster AcChainaye / Dinant 83.
Meaning & Symbolism of Chrysanthemums
With a history that dates back to 15th century B.C., chrysanthemum mythology is filled with a multitude of stories and symbolism. Named from the Greek prefix "chrys-" meaning golden (its original color) and "-anthemion," meaning flower, years of artful cultivation have produced a full range of colors, from white to purple to red. Daisy-like with a typically yellow center and a decorative pompon, chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy. They're the November birth flower, the 13th wedding anniversary flower and the official flower of the city of Chicago. In Japan, there's even a "Festival of Happiness" to celebrate this flower each year.
A symbol of the sun, the Japanese consider the orderly unfolding of the chrysanthemum's petals to represent perfection, and Confucius once suggested they be used as an object of meditation. It's said that a single petal of this celebrated flower placed at the bottom of a wine glass will encourage a long and healthy life.
Note: A good Flickr friend, JS Hsu from Taiwan took me to visit such.
Each colour and every portion in this image represents something special to remind us what Christmas is truly about.
Whether you are for it or against it, the fact remains the Truth of Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ.
Red is for the blood that He shed on a hillside at Golgotha.
Gold is for the precious gift that He gave...
The treetops reaching skyward represent new Life that is found in Him.
Purple for the royal priesthood He has bestowed for those that choose to follow.
...and the Angel in the midst because His birth was proclaimed by angels to the shepherds.
(Luke 2:8-20.)
The message of Christmas is one of Faith, Hope & Love
Love is the Greatest .... 1 Corinthians 13:1
"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal"
We do many things in this life out of self interest, we may also be able to speak more eloquently than another and be more successful than another (in our own eyes & in the worlds eyes).
Man can do many marvelous things... but if we have not LOVE it all amounts to NOTHING.
I hope that All will find LOVE in their hearts this Christmas ...but not only at Christmas...
... and I wish YOU all a very Happy Christmas and New Year.
-Kev
Niels Hansen Jacobsen's symbolist masterpiece - death as a stealthy and creeping figure.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niels_Hansen_Jacobsen
da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niels_Hansen_Jacobsen
Hansen Jacobsen provided the sculpture with the following poem:
"Death, soon it is invisible, hides in the dust of the road, but catches up and reappears when we least expect it, still creeping in our footsteps, impossible to escape."
The flower symbolism associated with the iris is faith, wisdom, cherished friendship, hope, valor, my compliments, promise in love, wisdom.
In the Victorian language of flowers, the iris signifies a "message."
The Iris symbolize intelligence, competence, and independence.
Giving someone an iris says "Your friendship means a lot to me."
Iris, Blue: Faith, hope
Iris, Purple: Wisdom, compliments
Iris, Yellow: Passion
Iris, White: Purity
For my "One Of A Kind" flower images project.
This a new version of a butterfly bush. I love this flower :-)
Name meaning:
The genus was named in honor of Adam Buddle (1662â1715), a botanist from England who was responsible for introducing it into England.
The common name âButterfly Bushâ was given because the flowers are very attractive to butterflies.
Buddleia symbolism:
Buddleia represents rebirth, resurrection, and a new beginning.
My yard :-)
Paper, gouache,watercolors , 2003
This painting is one of the series "Their secret ..."
The series "Their secret ...", is dedicated to the flowers,
their soul ...
Specifically, this picture is my impression from looking at one of Orchids
nataliantonovich.com/painting/ln/eng/d0/series/d1/9e52d36...
Goldfinch - Carduelis Carduelis
On closer inspection male goldfinches can often be distinguished by a larger, darker red mask that extends just behind the eye. The shoulder feathers are black whereas they are brown on the hen.In females, the red face does not extend past the eye. The ivory-coloured bill is long and pointed, and the tail is forked. Goldfinches in breeding condition have a white bill, with a greyish or blackish mark at the tip for the rest of the year. Juveniles have a plain head and a greyer back but are unmistakable due to the yellow wing stripe. Birds in central Asia (caniceps group) have a plain grey head behind the red face, lacking the black and white head pattern of European and western Asian birds. Adults moult after the breeding season with some individuals beginning in July and others not completing their moult until November. After moult birds appear less colourful, until the tips of the newly grown feathers wear away.
The goldfinch is native to Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. It is found in open, partially wooded lowlands and is a resident in the milder west of its range, but migrates from colder regions. It will also make local movements, even in the west, to escape bad weather. It has been introduced to many areas of the world. It was introduced to Canada, United States, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Chile, the Falkland Islands, Uruguay, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, in the 19th century, and their populations quickly increased and their range expanded greatly. They now occur from Brisbane to the Eyre Peninsula in Australia, and throughout New Zealand.
Because of the thistle seeds it eats, in Christian symbolism the goldfinch is associated with Christ's Passion and his crown of thorns. The goldfinch, appearing in pictures of the Madonna and Christ child, represents the foreknowledge Jesus and Mary had of the Crucifixion. Examples include the Madonna del cardellino or Madonna of the Goldfinch, painted by the Italian renaissance artist Raphael in about 1505â6, in which John the Baptist offers the goldfinch to Christ in warning of his future. In Barocci's Holy Family a goldfinch is held in the hand of John the Baptist who holds it high out of reach of an interested cat. In Cima da Conegliano's Madonna and Child, a goldfinch flutters in the hand of the Christ child. It is also an emblem of endurance, fruitfulness, and persistence. Because it symbolizes the Passion, the goldfinch is considered a "saviour" bird and may be pictured with the common fly (which represents sin and disease).
The goldfinch is also associated with Saint Jerome and appears in some depictions of him.
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The Royal Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam and later Thailand since 1782. It consists of not only royal and throne halls, but also a number of government offices as well as the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It covers an area of 218,000 square metres and is surrounded by four walls, 1900 metres in length. After King Rama I ascended to the throne in 1782, the palace was built. Prior to this, the royal palace and centre of administration had been located in Thonburi, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. For various reasons, the new King considered the former capital to be unsuitable and decided to establish a new capital on the other side of the river. Admission fee is free of charge for Thais and 500 baht for foreigners. You'll need to wear culturally appropriate attire when visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok. This means being well covered. Visitors should wear long skirts/trousers and sleeved shirtsâbasically anything that covers more than the lower arms and head. Fortunately, after the covid period, it is not yet busy with tourists. Thailand has just ended their quarantine policy. Face masks are no longer mandatory. Great to visit the Grand Palace one more time now. Chakri Maha Prasat Hall was a royal residence built by King Rama V in 1877. King Rama V used this building as his residence. And now this building is used for state banquets. The Phra Dusit Maha Prasat - throne hall dominates with a tall gilded spire.
The Phra Thinang Dusit Maha Prasat is better known as the 'grand spired hall' because of the tall gilded spire that extends from the center of the building. The spire was intended to resemble the high mountain of Mount Meru, which is considered the mythological center of the universe in Thai culture. There is a tremendous amount of symbolism in the design of the spire. The lowest level consists of seven levels that represent heaven. The central part is shaped in the shape of a bell, in the same way as the stupas where the ashes of the Buddha are buried. The top part is designed to look like a tapered lotus bud, meaning you have to escape the mortal realm and be reborn again. On either side of the spire are a series of garudas, representing the connection of the heavenly realms to the earthly kingdom. Garudas are said to have come from the Himavanta forest around Mount Meru, so this is almost their 'home'. The pediments are decorated with the figures of Narayana riding on the back of a garuda. The Narayana came to earth from heaven to help alleviate the suffering of mankind. This action is representative of what a king should do for his people. Relieve their pain and improve their lives. The roofline ends in a sharp series of finials in the shape of a lion's paw. The lion's paw is said to symbolize the Buddha's family.
De Royal Grand Palace is een gebouwencomplex in het hart van Bangkok, Thailand. Het paleis is sinds 1782 de officiĂŤle residentie van de koningen van Siam en later Thailand. Het bestaat niet alleen uit koninklijke en troonzalen, maar ook uit een aantal regeringsgebouwen en de beroemde Tempel van de groene Smaragd Boeddha. Het heeft een oppervlakte van 218.000 vierkante meter en is omgeven door vier muren van 1900 meter lang. Nadat koning Rama I in 1782 de troon besteeg, werd het paleis gebouwd. Daarvoor was het koninklijk paleis en het bestuurscentrum gevestigd in Thonburi, op de westelijke oever van de Chao Phraya-rivier. Om verschillende redenen vond de nieuwe koning de voormalige hoofdstad ongeschikt en besloot hij een nieuwe hoofdstad te stichten aan de andere kant van de rivier. Gelukkig is het na de covid periode nog niet druk met toeristen. Thailand heeft zojuist hun quarantainebeleid beĂŤindigd. Mondkapjes zijn niet meer verplicht. Geweldig om het Grand Palace nu nog een keer te bezoeken. De Phra Thinang Dusit Maha Prasat is beter bekend als de grand spired hall vanwege de hoge vergulde torenspits die zich uitstrekt vanuit het midden van het gebouw. De torenspits was bedoeld om te lijken op de hoge berg Mount Meru, die in de Thaise cultuur wordt beschouwd als het mythologische centrum van het universum. Er zit een enorme hoeveelheid symboliek in het ontwerp van de torenspits. Het laagste niveau bestaat uit zeven niveaus die de hemel vertegenwoordigen. Het middengedeelte is gevormd in de vorm van een bel, op dezelfde manier als de stoepa's waar de as van de Boeddha is begraven. Het bovenste deel is ontworpen om eruit te zien als een taps toelopende lotusknop, wat betekent dat je moet ontsnappen aan het sterfelijke rijk en opnieuw herboren wordt. Aan weerszijden van de torenspits bevinden zich een reeks garuda's, die de verbinding van de hemelse rijken met het aardse koninkrijk vertegenwoordigen. Garuda's zouden afkomstig zijn uit het Himavanta-bos rond de berg Meru, dus dit is bijna hun 'thuis'. De frontons zijn versierd met de figuren van Narayana die op de rug van een garuda rijdt. De Narayana kwam vanuit de hemel naar de aarde om het lijden van de mensheid te helpen verlichten. Deze actie is representatief voor wat een koning zou moeten doen voor zijn volk. Verlicht hun pijn en verbeter hun leven. De daklijn eindigt in een scherpe reeks eindstukken in de vorm van een leeuwenpoot. De leeuwenpoot zou de familie van de Boeddha symboliseren.
Processed with Corel Paint Shop, Vision FX. The original photo is the former "Thalersee. Sunbathing lawn".
So symbolism in photography. We have seen it through the centuries with artists. It is interesting to see how people interpret the symbols artists put into their art.
This photo contains a few... I hope you enjoy the thought process behind it, and thank you to my dearest friend ~Christian~ for giving me the idea and then me putting my spin on it.
đź: Stronger ~Kelly Clarkson~
âď¸ : Cloud Edge II
đď¸: PrimFeed
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
What doesn't kill you makes a fighter
Footsteps even lighter
Doesn't mean I'm over 'cause you're gone
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger
Just me, myself and I
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
I'm ⏠like a bird, I only fly away âŹ
I don't know where my soul is (soul is)
I don't know where my home is
âĽď¸ taken @ Bella's Lullaby
beneath the silent frame meant para los carteles, a man passes untouched by slogans, unstained by headlines. only the wall remembers the messages never pinned, the voices never raisedâuntil now, in this quiet image.
Hibiscus holds a special place in spiritual practices. In many cultures, hibiscus flowers symbolize feminine energy, love, and passion. They are often used in ceremonies and rituals to invoke these qualities.
Worry dolls are small handcrafted dolls that originate from Guatemalan culture. They hold a special place in the tradition and symbolism of the Maya.
According to tradition, children (and adults) tell their worries or fears to the worry dolls before going to bed. The dolls are then placed under the pillow, and it is believed that they take the worries away or deal with the problems during the night.
A carefree Christmas to all Flickr friends
SorgenpĂźppchen sind kleine handgefertigte Puppen, die ihren Ursprung in der guatemaltekischen Kultur haben. Sie spielen eine besondere Rolle in der Tradition und Symbolik der Maya.
Nach der Tradition erzählen Kinder (und auch Erwachsene) ihre Sorgen oder Ăngste den SorgenpĂźppchen vor dem Schlafengehen. Die PĂźppchen werden dann unter das Kopfkissen gelegt, und es wird angenommen, dass sie während der Nacht die Sorgen âwegnehmenâ oder sich um die Probleme kĂźmmern.
Allen Flickr-Freunden ein sorgenfreies Weihnachtsfest
TYRANNICAL regimesâ ugliness can be covered under a white blanket of snow: A superficial lustre of ostensible happiness and laughter conceals Slavery in broad daylight, allowing monstrous rulers to create an illusion of normality. Tyrants are happy whenever the stormy weather hinders or impedes the protest marches.
The people are unwilling or afraid to criticize the widespread logical fallacies powdered by something as immaculate as snow flakes, or the fallacies enforced by millionsâ worth of mighty propaganda. Lips are too frozen stiff (or scared) to speak out about the (nonexistent) emperorâs new clothes.
Hold on, free souls: The snow can and will melt exposing the tyrant bare, without anything on, soon, real soon!