Lotus Flowers
by Mary Deal
Title
Lotus Flowers
Artist
Mary Deal
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Two wide open-face lotus flowers, Their colors of white, pink and yellow so beautifully expressive.
The earliest records of lotus flowers come from the Orient, namely Malaysia, New Guinea, Viet Nam, China, India and also Australia and Iran. Lotuses have been used in sacred art with the earliest records going back thousands of years. The Hindu and Buddhist cultures use the lotus as a symbol of spiritual awakening.
Like many plants that we in America do not associate with food, the seeds and roots are still used in food preparation in the East. In ancient times, even the pods and leaves were consumed.
I took a tour of Allerton Gardens here on Kauai and never expected to see a large pond of lotus flowers in bloom. But why not? Allerton Gardens's purpose is to keep alive some of Hawaii's most endangered plants. They decorate their beautiful grounds with all flowers, trees and shrubs. Of course, I will be going back soon for more photo images.
FEATURED:
Flowers - 1-07-22
For the Love of Flowers - 11-01-21
The artist, Mary Deal, is also an award-winning author of mystery/thrillers, a short story collection and writers' reference books. Read about it here:
http://tinyurl.com/3z8pm3f
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June 26th, 2013
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Michael Durst
This is an incredibly beautiful capture of one of my favorite flowers! So well done as always, Mary!
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