Sun Kissed Peoney
by Elizabeth Winter
Title
Sun Kissed Peoney
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
THE MEANING & SYMBOLISM OF
PEONY
With a recorded history that dates back thousands of years, it’s not surprising that even the mythology surrounding the origin of the peony has multiple versions. One legend has it that the peony is named after Paeon, a physician to the gods, who received the flower on Mount Olympus from the mother of Apollo. And another tells the story of that same physician who was “saved” from the fate of dying as other mortals by being turned into the flower we know today as the peony.
The traditional floral symbol of China, the state flower of Indiana, and the 12th wedding anniversary flower, peonies are known as the flower of riches and honor. With their lush, full, rounded bloom, peonies embody romance and prosperity and are regarded as an omen of good fortune and a happy marriage.
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Carla Parris
This is a lovely image, and I particularly like the colors, including the gold background! Just beautiful! v
Cindy McClung
This is beautiful Elizabeth. It looks so delicate and the background is a perfect blend. I love the look of the Peoney flower and have a few myself. l/f Keep creating! Cindy
Karen Slagle
What a beautiful flower, love your post processing too. The peony seems to glow from within. Fantastic. like
Kimberlee Baxter
This is such a lovely, warm and romantic work, Elizabeth! This is a beautiful capture of a peony and love the post-processing! Love this! Fave! L/F!
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