Purple Glow. Macro Iris Series
by Jenny Rainbow
Title
Purple Glow. Macro Iris Series
Artist
Jenny Rainbow
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Macro detail of the iris flower.
The meaning of the Greek word iris means, rainbow. The plant of iris is named after the goddess 'Iris' because of its beauty and because of the varied colors in the flowers of this genus. In Greek legends and mythology, the goddess 'Iris' was the messenger who traveled on the rainbow between the lands of Human beings and the Gods. The flower of iris implies a message and a promise of hope. The meaning of this flower is often associated with valor and wisdom.
This flower belongs to the iris family of flowers, which includes more than 300 species of similar flowers, that are commonly found in most regions of the world as wild plants and decorative plants as well. Because of the abundant varieties of this flower around the world, its meaning differs from region to region depending upon its color. The general meaning states the three leaves of iris symbolize of faith, valor and wisdom.
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/iris-flower-meaning.html
Greek mythology had it that, Iris is the goddess of the rainbow and the daughter of Thaumas and Electra. She was represented as messenger of Hera and Zeus. Ever since the ancient times, the royal flower of Iris symbolized power and majesty. The flower was dedicated to Juno - a Roman deity, which was surprisingly thought to be the origin of the scepter. The people of Egypt placed an iris flower on the brow of the Sphinx and on the scepter of the Egyptian kings which identified three leaves of its blossoms as symbols of valor, wisdom and faith.
During the medieval ages, before the Italian Renaissance, the flower's meaning was associated with the French monarchy. Ever since then, Fleur de lys became the national symbol of France. In a few languages in the world, iris flowers are called flags or swords, implying that they were symbolic of royalty, heritage and heraldry. In Japan, the meaning has been interpreted as an expression of heroic deeds.
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Comments (14)
Nikolyn McDonald
A fascinating macro of the inner workings of a bearded iris - look at that rainbow of pastels! Beautiful. Congratulations on your tie for 2nd place in the recent Iris Macro contest.
Jenny Rainbow
Darren, thank you very much to feature this image in the group Photography and Textures make Fine Art!
Jenny Rainbow
Darren, thank you very much to feature this work in two groups of yours: 3 A Day Waiting Room and Photography and textures!
Nadine and Bob Johnston
.... Like the subject, technique, composition, and color... Today it was Published in the Internet publication ARTISTS NEWS.... Anyone can Just Highlight this link ---- http://bit.ly/RVPlpf - Use Ctl-C to copy and Ctl-V ---- to put it into the Browser Address, to view the publication. You can then, Tweet, FB, and email, etc a copy of the publication, to just anyone you feel would be interested. Happy Promoting! :-)
Jenny Rainbow replied:
Dear Bob and Nadine, Im very appreciated your support and kind attention! Thanks so much!
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
I feel as I am in iris Wonderland....... Splendid photo ! Such marvelous gentleness...... f,v
Jenny Rainbow replied:
Thanks a lot for your beautiful words, Ana, yes its exact feel of Wonderland :-)
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