Blooming in Solitude
by Elizabeth Winter
Title
Blooming in Solitude
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
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Photograph - Photography
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"The way in which the peony is considered as the active source of the measuring of itself is not merely good psychology, but shows us how Issa looks upon the plant world and upon himself. Compared to that of the ordinary man, human beings and plants are much closer together in the thought-feeling world of Issa. The flower stands there in its color and glory. It does not bloom to be seen, nor does it wish to blush unseen. It is not dependent upon man, but neither is it independent of him. Its purposeless purpose is fulfilled in its blooming in solitude and silence, yet when no one is gazing upon it, it has no shape or color or fragrance. The flower needs the mind, and the mind needs the flower for its fulfillment. Issa emphasizes the power and activity of the peony not only because we live in an egocentric, homocentric world, valueless and unpoetical, but also because he wishes to bring out the special nature of the peony, its power and magnificence, its lofty splendor. Is this splendor in the flower? Does Issa cause the flower to be measured, or does the flower cause Issa to measure it?"
- R. H. Blyth, Haiku, Volume 3, Summer-Autumn
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March 11th, 2015
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Gary F Richards
Spectacular Blooming Peony - Spring composition, lighting, shading, beautiful colors and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Spectacular composition, lighting, shading, colors and beautiful artwork! F/L …voted in the PLANTS - POTTED OR NOT … contest
Deb Halloran
Elizabeth, This macro is absolutely stunning with gorgeous color/contrast, textures and soft light. Nicely done.v /f
Nick Boren
I think your flower image is marvelous Elizabeth. :-) I hope you have a very nice weekend. ;-) FV
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