Twin Blue Egyptian Lotus Waterlilies and Dragonfly
by Byron Varvarigos
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Twin Blue Egyptian Lotus Waterlilies and Dragonfly
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Byron Varvarigos
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Photograph - Photography
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Lovely water garden scene with a blue dragonfly perched on one of two beautiful tropical "Egyptian Blue Lotus" waterlily flowers, shown widely in ancient Egyptian mythological paintings. These days they are used in aromatherapy and other popular medicine.The waterlilies, nymphaea caerulea, are native to Central and North Africa. They are distantly related to the Indian Sacred Lotus, nelumbo nucifera, and both contain mildly psychoactive sedating alkaloids.
The lotus flower, particularly the tropical nelumbo nucifera, besides being gracefully beautiful and providing nourishing seeds, is a widespread symbol in spiritual literature. From a seed in the soil under a pond, a graceful flower rises above the water untouched by any impurities. This is analogous to the view that sees the soul as ever pure, no matter the impurities of body and mind.
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Elizabeth Winter
I can tell you like water lilies. These lilies are not quite so common, but gorgeous, so I can see why they were used in mythological paintings! The dragonfly was a bonus! very nice! v
Byron Varvarigos replied:
I do love waterlilies and lotuses, Elizabeth! Thanks for your lovely comment and vote! :-)
Glenn DiPaola
Your flower work is all so beautiful, it's difficult to choose one over another. This is a fantastic composition. Thanks for your visit, glad you like my landscapes - and Unrequited Love. v/f
Byron Varvarigos
Cornelis, Nadine, Bob, Rick, Carol, Ian, thank you so much for your wonderful comments and promotion! : )
Cornelis Verwaal
This is really beautiful, especially with the dragonfly on one of the flowers. (l/f)
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Thank You for Submitting your Artwork.... Liked the subject, description, technique, composition, and color... So this week it was Published in the Internet publication ARTISTS NEWS.... Make sure you are subscribed, so you can Promote weekly... YOU or Friends Can use Ctl-C to copy the link: http://paper.li/f-1343723559 and Ctl-V to put it into your the Browser Address bar, to view the publication. Then, Tweet, FB, and email, etc a copy of the publication, to just anyone you who would be interested.
Ian Mitchell
Beautiful flowers .......a wonderfully composed shot....love the reflections and shadows....v/f !!
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