The Belfry of Bruges (The Belfort Tower or Belfry) was built in several stages between the XIII and XV centuries. It symbolizes the independence of Bruges.

The tower is 83 meters heigh and leans to the left. To get to the top one has to climb 366 steps. (No, I didn’t climb to the top!)

The carillon consists of 47 bells of various sizes.

With bright, striking colors, red dahlias symbolize perseverance and the ability to overcome. They serve as a reminder of the inner strength everyone possesses, even in dark times. Therefore, they’re the perfect gift for someone who is going through a rough patch or recovering from an illness.

The neat thing is that not all dahlias have the same meaning. Both the flower color and location play a role in determining what a dahlia means. Some dahlia flower meanings include inner strength, positive change, and commitment. By mixing and matching the different types of dahlia flowers, you can create a bouquet that sends just the message you’re looking for.

Tulip 🌷 is generally a perfect love, like many flowers.. different colors also carry their significance ... Red Tulip are most strongly associated with true love, .. While Purple symbolizes royalty ,.. White , are used to claim worthiness or to send message for forgiveness ,.. Pink is a symbol for caring and good wishes ...

Wishing you all a most enjoyable safe and blessed weekend ..

Feeling gratitude today for a lot and pink roses (I’m calling this pink) symbolize gratitude, peace and joy.

Thank you for stopping by Flickr friends...enjoy the upcoming week. I hope all is going well in your world! Pat...xo

The world’s oldest living rose is believed to be 1,000 years old. It grows on the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany and its presence is documented since A.D. 815. According to the legend, the rosebush symbolizes the prosperity of the city of Hildesheim; as long as it flourishes, Hildesheim will not decline. In 1945 allied bombers destroyed the cathedral, yet the bush survived. Its roots remained intact beneath the debris, and soon the bush was growing strong again.

With bright, striking colors, red dahlias symbolize perseverance and the ability to overcome. They serve as a reminder of the inner strength everyone possesses, even in dark times. Therefore, they're the perfect gift for someone who is going through a rough patch or recovering from an illness.

Dahlias have been a floral favourite for generations and it’s easy to see why. Their bright blooms, vast variation, and heart-warming history make these flowers special in many ways. Here are 17 facts about Dahlias.

1. There are currently 42 species of Dahlias

2. Dahlias were the favourite flower of the court of Queen Victoria and Marie Antoinette.

3. When the Dahlia was initially discovered, it was declared a vegetable, due to the fact that the tubers are edible. However, whilst the tubers were part of an Aztec diet, the Dahlia delicacy failed to take off in Europe.

4. Dahlias peak from Mid-Summer, which is later than a lot of other flowers making them a great way to extend your summer flower displays.

5. Dahlias can be found in almost any colour; however, you will not find a blue one. This is not due to a lack of trying; Breeders are still trying to discover a way of creating these blue blooms.

6. Not only is the Dahlia the National flower of Mexico, but it is also the official flower of both San Francisco and Seattle.

7. Depending on the variety, Dahlias can be dainty or daunting and can grow to be 35cm in diameter. Dwarf varieties are great for flower beds, whilst some giant varieties have been known to grow to over 6m tall.

8. The first Double Flower Dahlias varieties were bred in 1815.

9. The Dahlia was first recorded by Westerners back in 1615. Back then they were called by their original name which was Acoctli

10. Dahlias are officially part of the Asteraceae family. This flower family includes some favourites including Asters, Daisies. Sunflowers and Chrysanthemums. These flowers are classed as part of this family due to their astral appearance. The word Asteraeceae derives from the Greek word for star. This is a reference to flowers that resemble a star with surrounding rays.

Poppies

Papaveri

Red Poppy: It is the symbol of forgetfulness, sleep of the senses and the heart. Already in ancient times represented the sleep. Not by chance Morfeo was depicted with a bouquet of poppies in her arms. It can also symbolize pride, pleasure and eccentricity.

PS But the flowers know that they have all these meanings ?? : ))

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MYANMAR, Burma - rund um den Inle-See, Stupas Takhaung Mwetaw (sehr schön am See gelegen) Tar Khaung. Eine gewaltige Ansammlung von über 200 schöner Stupas, größtenteils renoviert .

Die Anlage liegt sehr abgelegen und man sieht kaum Menschen geschweige Touristen hier.

Stupa ...

Ein Stupa (Sanskrit , oder pagoda, birmanisch Paya, ist ein buddhistisches Bauwerk, das Buddha selbst und seine Lehre, den Dharma, symbolisiert. Ein den frühen Stupas ähnlicher kreisförmig aufgeschütteter Grabhügel diente ursprünglich der Bestattung von Herrschern in Indien und ist seit prähistorisch-megalithischer Zeit bekannt. Im frühen Buddhismus wurden in einem Stupa Reliquien des Buddha und später von herausragenden Mönchen aufbewahrt; so wurde er das rituelle Zentrum der Buddha- und Arhatverehrung. Der Stupa wird von Buddhisten rituell im Uhrzeigersinn umkreist .

MYANMAR, Burma - around Inle Lake, Stupas Takhaung Mwetaw (nicely located by the lake) Tar Khaung. A massive collection of over 200 beautiful stupas, mostly renovated.

The complex is very remote and you hardly see people let alone tourists here.

stupa ...

A stupa (Sanskrit , or pagoda, Burmese Paya, is a Buddhist structure that symbolizes the Buddha himself and his teachings, the Dharma. A circular burial mound similar to the early stupas was originally used for the burial of rulers in India and has been used since prehistoric-megalithic Time known.In early Buddhism, a stupa housed relics of the Buddha and later eminent monks, thus becoming the ritual center of Buddha and arhat worship.The stupa is ritually orbited clockwise by Buddhists.

"The Smile of Trees" is a poetic expression that refers to the benefits that trees offer to the environment and human life, symbolizing the joy and positivity that their presence brings.

The Palendorp is a monument that symbolizes an old village that has completely disappeared into the sea since 1792. This beautiful work of art consists of 160 poles of six to twelve meters high. The poles are in the shape of 10 houses and a church.

The current village is already the fourth Petten. The third, situated around the current cemetery where the church stood, was demolished by order of the German occupiers in 1943 because the Atlantkwall had to be built there — an entire village disappeared…

The Palendorp is a monument that symbolizes an old village that has completely disappeared into the sea since 1792. This beautiful work of art consists of 160 poles of six to twelve meters high. The poles are in the shape of 10 houses and a church.

The current village is already the fourth Petten. The third, situated around the current cemetery where the church stood, was demolished by order of the German occupiers in 1943 because the Atlantkwall had to be built there — an entire village disappeared…

The camellia is native to China where it has a rich national history, particularly in the southwest region. Here, camellia flowers grow wild and during the early spring entire fields will be covered in colorful camellias. Camellias are also a highly respected flower in Japan, and is often referred to as the Japanese rose.

Generally, camellia flowers symbolize love, affection, and admiration. Camellia flowers are available in white, pink and red with each color having its own unique symbolism.

Los Angeles Arboretum. Arcadia. California.

MYANMAR, Burma - rund um den Inle-See, Stupas Takhaung Mwetaw (sehr schön am See gelegen) Tar Khaung. Eine gewaltige Ansammlung von über 200 schöner Stupas, größtenteils renoviert .

Die Anlage liegt sehr abgelegen und man sieht kaum Menschen geschweige Touristen hier. Einfach faszinierend.

Stupa ...

Ein Stupa (Sanskrit , oder pagoda, birmanisch Paya, ist ein buddhistisches Bauwerk, das Buddha selbst und seine Lehre, den Dharma, symbolisiert. Ein den frühen Stupas ähnlicher kreisförmig aufgeschütteter Grabhügel diente ursprünglich der Bestattung von Herrschern in Indien und ist seit prähistorisch-megalithischer Zeit bekannt. Im frühen Buddhismus wurden in einem Stupa Reliquien des Buddha und später von herausragenden Mönchen aufbewahrt; so wurde er das rituelle Zentrum der Buddha- und Arhatverehrung. Der Stupa wird von Buddhisten rituell im Uhrzeigersinn umkreist .

MYANMAR, Burma - around Inle Lake, Stupas Takhaung Mwetaw (nicely located by the lake) Tar Khaung. A massive collection of over 200 beautiful stupas, mostly renovated.

The complex is very remote and you hardly see people let alone tourists here.

stupa ...

A stupa (Sanskrit , or pagoda, Burmese Paya, is a Buddhist structure that symbolizes the Buddha himself and his teachings, the Dharma. A circular burial mound similar to the early stupas was originally used for the burial of rulers in India and has been used since prehistoric-megalithic Time known.In early Buddhism, a stupa housed relics of the Buddha and later eminent monks, thus becoming the ritual center of Buddha and arhat worship.The stupa is ritually orbited clockwise by Buddhists.

White roses symbolize loyalty, purity, and innocence Since they represent these ideas, the white rose has also become the most popular flower to be seen at weddings,........

The human link

This sculpture symbolizes the ability to empathize with each other, whereby one cannot do without the other.

Kunstenaar Corry Ammerlaan. Artihove

De vuile was buiten hangen?

Schokland with its surroundings symbolizes the history of the Netherlands and the lives of people on the border between water and land. For this reason, in 1995, UNESCO placed the area of more than 1,300 hectares as the first Dutch monument on the prestigious World Heritage List. Museum Schokland provides a fascinating insight into the history of this former island in the Zuiderzee and what preceded it.

The Schokland Museum is centrally located on this first Dutch world heritage site. The historic church from 1834 and the striking wooden museum buildings form a striking point in the modern landscape of the Noordoostpolder.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

Waterlilies symbolize pleasure, celebration, hope, rebirth, wellness, and peace. Hoping 2020 brings you all of these things and more.

Easter is such a joyful holiday, celebrating hope and the miracle of new life and growth. these lovely Lilies blooming in a pot on my deck symbolize the joy of Easter for me. Hallelujah!

"Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life."

~ Janine di Giovanni

This is the full moon for February, so named because it is the month when snow is most likely to fall. It symbolizes the beginning of spring.

The moon is my bête noire of photography partly because I don't have a really long zoom lens. So I was pleased just to get a capture last evening and I am posting it for

Smile on Saturday: branches and twigs

Dahlia flower usually symbolizes the bond between two people that will last forever. That’s why this flower is commonly used in wedding ceremonies and other arrangements. It symbolizes that the love of a couple that is going to get married will be eternal.

The dahlia flower may also mean that we should stay strong and graceful, even in the most difficult situations. We need to face our problems and overcome all the challenges that exist in our lives.

Have a safe and beautiful weekend everyone! 💝

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White flags symbolizes AIR -If meditated upon, white can cut the delusion of ignorance and turn it into the wisdom of reality. The mantras printed on the flags are carried on the wind and believed to spread goodwill and positive energy wherever they go.

Gänseblümchen aus der Sicht einer Gans

The simple "little flower" symbolizes happiness and the ability to enjoy the beautiful things in life - how true.

Symbolize elegance, inner strength, change, creativity,

and dignity. ...

My neighbor, Carole has a huge dahlia garden. She is an elderly lady and a master gardener. I hope I will be as strong and courageous as she is when I am in my 80s! Oh and I'm certain she can grow anything!

For Smile on Saturday#Floriography

Thank you, Maria for these wonderful themes!

Back to bird counting...

Pink symbolizes youth, good health, and playfulness. It’s the flush of first love and stands for nurturing femininity. It’s used as the symbolic color of the movement to support breast cancer research, and we think of pink as an innocent, cheerful color.

For Smile on Saturday - "la vie en rose"

Chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy. They're the November birth flower and the 13th wedding anniversary flower. Also known as ‘mums’, they are one of the prettiest varieties of perennials that start blooming early in the autumn.

In Australia, chrysanthemums are the official flower for Mother’s Day due to their nickname “mums.”

Have a wonderful Friday everyone!!💝

Looking close... on Friday! Autumn Flora

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"Spring is all about new beginnings and transformations; it's a season that symbolizes starting fresh and starting over."

Breathe in that air!

Happy Spring everyone! ♥

Necklace: (Yummy) Alexis Necklace

Earrings: (Yummy) Romy Earring Collection

♫ MUSIC ♫

The butterfly symbolizes hope in a dark time and new beginnings, Infinite possibilities of positive transformation, reinforcing our faith in change, growth, and rebirth.

Butterflies represent transformation on all levels.

Butterflies also symbolize freedom, because our truest self, can always fly free.

💖 In advance I want to thank you all for your always kindness, support, beautiful awards, favs, and messages. Please Know that I see all of your comments and awards and I appreciate them all so much as well as each on of you for taking the time.

Lori 💖

Although some believe bleeding heart flowers represent rejected love; it can also symbolize feelings of compassion and love for everything in creation.

Totems del Nahuel Huapi:

22 carved pine logs.

0.70m in diameter x 3m each

The work consists of two wooden replicas installed on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi, in the area of the Cathedral Church. They were made by the Chilean artist Bernardo Oyarzun within the program INSITU –Art in the Public Space Bariloche 2012/13.

These are two buried wooden sculptures -about two and a half meters high above ground level-, which symbolize the Mapuche man and woman, looking towards the East, where life comes from, according to said culture.

It is common to find this type of totems in the neighboring country of Chile, in the regions with the greatest presence of this culture, that is, from the Maule region to the south. In Temuco, for example, they say that four figures were used to seal the 'armistice' between that original people and the State of Chile, in the middle of the 20th century.

They represent the mythical ancestors of the Mapuche people who always appear as a couple. To place them, the local Mapuche chiefs approached the artist and gave him prior indications: it had to be done before dawn and place them facing East. Later, more figures were added in different parts of the city, mystical totems, guardians of the depths of the lake and of the earth.

All together this monument exists of 160 poles, symbolizes an old village which disappeared in the sea (from 1792 AD).

Elephants are gentle giants, who show great care toward their herd, offspring and elders. This symbolizes responsibility, determination and loyalty. Patience: Elephants are also a symbol for keeping calm and having patience as elephants are generally calm and mellow creatures, unless their young or herd is threatened

Most African elephants are diurnal though some herds who live near human populations have become mostly nocturnal to avoid human interactions.

“Stand up for what is right even if you are standing alone.” Suzy Kassem

Grass symbolizes for me both vulnerability and resilience. Grass rarely grows solitary, so even if you think you are alone, it rarely is so. All together grass symbolizes for me strength and if needed a peaceful fight for what is right.

Tiken Jah Fakoly - Get Up, Stand Up ft. U-Roy

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Cover version of Bob Marleys "get up, stand up"

Just followed my intuition.

Chinese palaces, temples and mansions have on their roofs a special kind of ornaments called wenshou or zoomorphic ornaments, some on the main ridges and some on the sloping and branch ridges.

The monstrous thing at either end of the main ridge, called chiwen, appears roughly like the tail of a fish. Fierce and formidable, it looks as if it were ready to devour the whole ridge; so it is also known as tunjishou or the ridge-devouring beast. It is, according to Chinese mythology, one of the sons of the Dragon King who rules the seas. It is said to be able to stir up waves and change them into rains.

So ancient Chinese put a chiwen at either end of the main ridge for its magic powers to conjure up a downpour to put out any fire that might break out. But for fear that it might gobble up the ridge, they transfixed it on the roof with a sword.

At the end of the sloping and branch ridges there are often a string of smaller animals, their sizes and numbers being decided by the status of the owner of the building in the feudal hierarchy.

These small animals were also believed to be capable of putting out fires. While this can be easily dismissed as superstition, they do add to the grandeur and magnificence of the imperial buildings.

“Hiding Behind A Mask" symbolizes the concealment of the ego behind an artificial mask.

Masking is a process in which an individual changes or "masks" their natural personality. Depending on who they are with, what they are facing, and the situation at which they stand.

It is important to acknowledge that it is not really us within the mask, it is more like a disguise to conceal the true nature of the individual.

In some cases, people can identify too strongly with it, and they might believe that they are the mask they carry.

💕Lyra

The daffodil symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings. It became associated with new beginnings (and the coming of spring) because it is one of the first perennials to bloom after the winter frost. 139

Swallows symbolize anything from good luck, safe travels, happiness, and positivity. They are very social and people-friendly.

HSS 😊😊😍

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🌻Sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty and longevity.🌻

Portcullis House (PCH) is an office building in Westminster, London, England, that was commissioned in 1992 and opened in 2001 to provide offices for 213 members of parliament and their staff. Part of the Parliamentary Estate, the building augments limited space in the Palace of Westminster and surroundings. The building is named after the chained portcullis used to symbolize the Houses of Parliament on letterheads and official documents. Portcullis House accommodates about one third of members of parliament.

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The Water Lily symbolizes resurrection in Buddhism and Hinduism because they close at night and reopen in the morning. I was fortunate to attend a Water Lily photoshoot and workshop at the Missouri Botanical Garden. This is my 3rd post from that collection. I will continue to mix in my favorite shots from that photoshoot with my posts here, but if you'd like a sneak peek the entire collection, check out the "Water Lilies of the Missouri Botanical Garden" gallery on my website, michaelsmithphotoart.com/water-lilies-of-the-missouri-bot.... You can also find my site's URL and link in my profile.

"Planting a Japanese maple tree in your garden traditionally symbolizes the welcoming of autumn as a friend. The Japanese phrase "momiki-gari" translates to "maple viewing" or "maple hunting," which refers to the ritual visitation to the mountains each fall to view the brilliance of wild maple trees. In Asian art, star-shaped leaves of the Japanese maple trees are often paired with deer, as both are common symbols of the arrival of autumn."

info - WiKi

In case you like autumn a lot and you do have a garden and no maple yet, you might consider to plant one. There are many species to choose from.

This folded 'Maple Leaf' looks also different than the previous ones I showed you and also a more complex one to fold.

If you are interested to see those other origami 'maple leaves', visit my album 'Flowers and Leaves'. (and scroll down to the bottom)

I folded this 'Full-Moon Maple Leaf' from a red-brown kamipaper (24x24cm). Final size height 12,5cm, width 10,5cm.

Model: origami Full-Moon Maple Ver.18.0

Design: Kasumi Seishi

Diagrams in Tanteidan 24th Convention Book

In the language of flowers, succulents symbolize enduring and timeless love. Since I live in the desert there are not many flowers that do not come from the cacti or succulent plants.

Succulents are often confused for cacti. Cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. What makes a cactus a cactus is basically its thorns. Succulents are plants that store water in their thick leaves and stems.

In Feng shui, succulent plants symbolize money and gold, neither of which I see in my yard! Perhaps they could use a bit more water.

I am so amazed that this succulent, with triple digit temps, still manages to produce these pure white 5 petal flowers.

In this poignant capture, a small brick road winds its way through a humble Pakistani village, Dharmatchi in Chakwal, where predominantly impoverished residents find solace and strength in their close-knit community. The focal point of the photograph is a weathered brick wall, standing tall and resilient, symbolizing the perseverance of the people who call this village home. Beyond the wall lies a lush, green field, serving as a reminder of the potential and possibilities that await those who tread this path with determination and unwavering hope.

SYMBOLIC OF THE LILY OF THE VALLEY

This flower symbolizes absolute purity, freshness, sincerity and discretion. But most importantly, she symbolizes happiness. This beautiful meaning immediately makes it very important to give a bunch of lilies of the valley to someone you love on May 1.

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Symbolism: Coneflowers symbolize strength and healing.

Grow Details: Coneflowers are considered easy to grow and can tolerate varying conditions.

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My neighbor's, and they do attract a lot of butterflies.

However, because of the special interest mosquitoes have on me, I could never think of sitting near them and waiting for that perfect butterfly moment. Just a few minutes out that evening, I was kissed multiple times.

Yes I could always apply repellent but nothing could completely stop their love for me!

On the storm front, Mr. Henri decided to take a further eastward path and gifting us with rains and mild wind.

All good here, and hope you are, too! :-)

Pink roses symbolize gratitude, grace and joy. 🌸

The reflections in the interesting glass facades of the cube Berlin seem to symbolize our world in this momentary state of disorder and turmoil.. .

So, the Buddha is sometimes depicted sitting on a Lotus flower, symbolizing the one who overcame the pain that prevails in the material world and became enlightened. Just like the Lotus flower which starts to grow in the dirty and muddy water but manages to surpass the water and produce a perfect flower.

What does the lotus flower mean in Buddhism?

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purity

In Buddhist symbolism, the lotus represents the purity of the body, speech, and mind, as if floating above the murky waters of material attachment and physical desire. According to legend, Gautama Buddha's first steps made lotus flowers appear everywhere he stepped.

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