Forsaking All Others
by Wild Thing
Title
Forsaking All Others
Artist
Wild Thing
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This lily caught my eye immediately. Not only its brilliant color, but its size was huge! It had to be between a saucer and a dinner plate in diameter. No way could I pass it without capturing its beauty.
Lily � (chastity � fleur-de-lis � faith � wisdom � Holy Trinity � chivalry � royalty � fertility)
In both pagan and Christian traditions, lilies are symbolise fertility. Depending on the type of lily there are many meanings. (Calla lily) beauty, (China lily) mother, (orange lily) hatred, (tiger lily) wealth- pride, (white lily) purity, virginity, sweetness, virginity majesty, it�s heavenly to be with you. (Yellow lily) gaiety, gratitude, I�m light as a feather, happiness. In Greek marriage ceremonies the bride wears a crown of lilies. In religious terms the lily symbolises the annunciation of the birth of Jesus by the angel Gabriel. In both Christian and pagan traditions, lilies symbolize fertility.
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July 31st, 2015
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Sarah Loft
Gorgeous!
Wild Thing replied:
Thank you Sarah ... It caught my eye & it was among a hodge podge of flowers in a very crowded garded! ;)))