The loveliness of waterlilies
by Byron Varvarigos
Title
The loveliness of waterlilies
Artist
Byron Varvarigos
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A lovely array of hardy (nymphaea) waterlilies. The name �waterlily� (sometimes also spelled water lily or water-lily) is not a precise term and can be used for any of the approximately 70 species of the nymphaeaceae family, and the approximately 35 species and at least as many cultivars of the nymphaea genus. Some water-lilies are called lotus, eg, Egyptian Lotus, a beautiful blue flower, but are not true lotus, nelumbo, genus. Water lilies grow all over the world, in temperate and tropical climates. Those native to temperate zones are called hardy, and those from tropical zones tropical, or tender. Enough taxonomy, I hope, which can get quite involved.
Waterlilies are not only decorative, the young leaves and flower buds can be cooked and eaten as vegetables. Some species produce tubers which can be popped, parched or ground into flour. In some areas they can become invasive weeds (So why not eat �em?).
So much could be said about these wonderful plants.Their name,itself, was inspired by the nymphs of Greek and Roman mythology. Their beauty inspired enchanting paintings by Monet and others, and they�ve charmed me and so many others to try to capture their loveliness in photographs.
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November 10th, 2014
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Laurie Search
They are indeed sooooo lovely, my dear friend, and so is this image!!!! Very, very beautiful!!! :)))vf
Byron Varvarigos replied:
Dear Laurie, so sweet of you to visit! Your presence and support very much appreciated! :))
Barbara Chichester
Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in one of the most highly viewed Art Groups on Fine Art America. MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's Excellence! Congratulations!
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