SYMBOLS AND SIGNS/SIMBOLI E SEGNI
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The pink tulip has forever remained a symbol of the birth of real feelings. Nowadays, it is customary to give a bouquet of rosebuds unopened. Many still believe that as flowers bloom, innocent feelings acquire the “taste” of burning true love and the couple’s relationship only becomes stronger, and obstacles can be overcome.
Many mistakenly believe that tulips first appeared in Holland. Actually, it is not. The homeland of these flowers is the western part of the Mediterranean and part of Central Asia (Pakistan, Afghanistan and Turkey). Some types of tulips grew wild in North Africa, Southern Europe and Japan.
This flower came to Europe in 1554. In Augsburg (Germany), the ambassador to the Turkish court, Busbeck, sent bulbs. He saw a beautiful flower during one of his trips around the country.
There is an interesting theory regarding the origin of the name of the flower. In 1562, the first large shipment of Turkish tulips reached Antwerp, which at the time was part of Dutch territory. Soon the supply of bulbs was put on stream. Gardeners from Europe saw similarities between the shape of the flower and the Turkish headdress. They started calling the flower "Tulipan", from "tuilbend", the Turkish word for turban. So the name of this beautiful flower appeared.
This is very iconic Norwegian. (But very far from my everyday life) These are the same kind of horses that the Norwegian vikings used.
Hello my amazing Flickr friends !
Today is a pink or purple day at Color my World Daily and the theme at Smile on Saturday is Infinity symbol. At first, I had a very difficult time to find an infinity symbol in my props… but then there was this elastic orange hair band laying on the floor in front of me. And since I’m lazy I wasn’t about to pick it up (especially that my house is a total mess right now because of our renovations) until I noticed that it was a perfect Infinity symbol ! Isn’t that great ? Of course, turning an orange elastic band into a levitating infinity symbol was another problem but I’m pretty much satisfied with the results. And I truly hope it will make you smile !!
Juste for your information: I have lots of things going on in my personal life right now and due to our renovations going super fast my « photo studio » (aka coffee table) and all my props had to take a vacation and all of my stuff is currently in my bathtub (yes, people !! The struggle is real, there is virtually no free space left in my house … event the bathtub is full of stuff !! And yes, we did put a cork in, just in case !!). So I’m will not be able to publish daily anymore (which makes me truly sad since I got truly attached to all your awesome comments, support and this amazing community…). For now, I will be officially on « vacation » from Flickr (but it isn’t by choice …). I will try to publish as soon as possible. Until then : stay well and safe my friends !!
Have a beautiful day !! Mucho, mucho amor for you all !!
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments / favs/ general support / happy thoughts!! Stay safe and well!!
Maiden's Tower is the symbol of Istanbul.Maiden's Tower is located in Istanbul's Uskudar district.This photo was the first pictures I took with canon 70-200mm
I am so lucky to have two kids that absolutely adore each other. They are also very creative, so I did not even have to ask to make this love symbol for me. I love them dearly.
The Konark Sun Temple. An ancient architecture built in 13th century, was dedicated to God 'Sun'. With twelve pairs of gigantic sundials, ornamented chariots and classical arts, carved over the stone walls, its a cool place to recall Indian history. Also once was known as Black Pagoda to Europeans as the ships passing through near by used to experience destruction of their navigation systems because of humongous magnetic supports of the temple.
Simply its a perfect composition of engineering, astronomy and fine art !!!
The Barcelos Rooster, commonly called the Portuguese Rooster, is said to be the embodiment of the Portuguese love of life. As the unofficial symbol of Portugal, you can find this emblem in many forms in every local shop and especially gift shops. This national symbol is mostly found in its typical ceramic form as well as embroidered on towels and aprons. The Barcelos Rooster is always vividly colored and is said to represent the embodiment of the famous Portuguese love of life.
portugalonline.com/portugal-blogs/barcelos-rooster
@ The Nut Farm
... the greatest of these is Love (1Corinthians13:13).
This seems most appropriate on Good Friday.
Looking Close... on Friday: Silver-coloured
Back from my holidays in the wonderful North of France (Pays de la Loire to be precise!).
Being in the middle of nowhere meant I had the opportunity to take some photos of the Perseids and the Milky Way!
I've called the photo 'Heavenly Symbols' because, shooting stars, the Milky Way and (more obviously) the cross can have religious symbolism!
For me it was just a wonderful night under a sea of stars!!
Looking forward to catching up with all your photos over the last 2 weeks!
S
Helios 44M-7 at F2 plus a 2x teleconverter. I have photographed this wooden figurine before. As an object, its nature is trivial and some might call it kitsch. To me, it has its enigmatic fascination. It popped up right at the beginning, when I met the woman who would become my wife. Difficult to put into words what goes on inside. Associations like 'home', 'protection' and 'intimacy' well up. The totally unsubstantiated feeling, you know, that, 'in the end, everything will be alright'. Symbols work this way, signposts to a world that is (eventually) in order.
A rower heading along the Trent towards Trent Bridge. If you zoom in you can maybe see a windmill in the distance behind the bridge (Green's windmill and science centre). The Trent is a surprisingly big and wide river.
Photo taken from from the Wilford Suspension Bridge.
Cosmic Symbol camera
Fuji Superia Xtra 400 film
Lab develop & scan
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Navajo Rock Art in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona, U.S.A.
(for a glossary of Navajo symbols, see www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/symbo...)
Die eucharistischen Fische sind ein verbreitetes Bildmotiv der frühchristlichen Kunst und als Wandmalereien anzutreffen.Das (I·Ch·Th·Y·S-)Symbol besteht aus zwei gekrümmten Linien, die einen Fisch darstellen.
The ichthys or ichthus is a symbol consisting of two intersecting arcs, the ends of the right side extending beyond the meeting point so as to resemble the profile of a fish. The symbol was adopted by early Christians as a secret symbol. It is now known colloquially as the "sign of the fish" or the "Jesus fish".
(Wikipedia)
We are accustomed to seeing her in the beaches as a symbol of inconvenience....
If it exists there is life.
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Símbolo de vida
Estamos acostumbrados a verla en las playas como un símbolo de molestia....
Si existe hay vida.
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La posidonia (posidonia oceanica), no es una alga si no una planta superior, que en un momento de la evolución ha vuelto al mar. Está considerada com una de las principales fuentes de vida del Mediterráneo, y, por desgracia, se encuentra en peligro de extinción.
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The posidonia (posidonia oceanic), is not an alga if not a top floor, which in a moment of the evolution has returned to the sea. Is considered com one of the principal sources(fountains) of life of the Mediterranean, and, unfortunately, he(she) is on the verge of extinction.
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Père Lachaise cemetery
Le laurier, avec son feuillage persistant suggère l'éternité. Depuis l'époque romaine, il est aussi associé à la gloire, mais comme il s'agit d'une tombe féminine du 19e siècle, je ne suis pas sûre que ce voeu d'éternité fasse référence à une gloire de la jeune femme.
My photo was chosen and a brighter more bustling shot of the Nottingham Christmas Market but I simply can't bring myself to upload it. Instead this pretty and friendly little Robin I shall share with you. I know some of my friends are going away for Christmas and some have already gone but to those still who haven't I hope for you a Wonderful a Christmas as possible and a Happy New Year...Sue xx
I would politely ask that you don’t invite me to groups with fbanners badges or awards..post one comment on three etc
I simply haven’t the time..thanks Sue xx