Lotus Leaf No 2

by Mary Deal

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Lotus Leaf No 2

Artist

Mary Deal

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Photograph - Photography

Description

This lotus leaf is finished in a darker green to suit varying preferences The lotus leaf is very large, perhaps twelve to fifteen inches in diameter in a healthy garden. The lotus leaf by itself makes a beautiful abstract. Both the lotus blossoms and the lotus pod stand taller than the nearly solid green leaves.

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.

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The artist 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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