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| "The Redemption Poppy" © Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio |
Did you know that according to classical mythology (although I do not know if it is Greek or Roman) the bright scarlet color of the poppy signifies a promise of resurrection after death?
Poppies fascinate me. In every state that the flower is in-from the fuzzy bud that reminds me of Audrey-the alien plant in "Little Shop of Horrors", to it's unfurling flower and then the transformation to the remarkable seedhead. I can gaze at them endlessly in all of these states. And I must admit, I did get my fill at Albuquerque's Bio Park yesterday-as everything was in a state of glorious bloom!
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| "Poppy Buds" © Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio |
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| "Poppy Seed Heads" © Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio |
If you celebrate it, I hope you have a Blessed Easter.
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14 comments:
This is a wonderful post - the resurrection of Jesus and the new life in forgiveness is the true reason for the season. I was unaware of the significance of the poppy, and am happy that a new life, like the poppy, is indeed a beautiful symbol for us to appreciate and enjoy. Happy Easter!
lovely photos and happy Easter to you too
Thanks for these little tidbits of mythology/information. I had no idea!
Fishing the Shadows
Wow! What an educational post, dear Paula? Ain't aware of the significance either of the poppy.
I am creating my gumpaste poppies (or practicing). Coincidence?
Thanks for sharing.
Happy Easter to you too.
Hugs,
/CC girl
Hadn't thought of The Little Shop of Horrors in such a long time. Poppies remind me of the poppy field in The Wizard of Oz.
@colleen: that's why they used poppies in that scene-representing an awakening of sorts. Like the resurrection.
lovely poppy photos- thanks!
A gorgeous series of poppy macros. especially enchanting is the poppy bud.
Poppy flowers are just great. You captured well with wonderful narration, Sara!
Hank
Beg your pardon, Paula not Sara!
No poppies here yet but new life yes - our spring is one month early - lots of buds waiting for new life...
BLOGitse
How delicate the first picture is !
i agree Paula...poppy's are beautiful in each stage of their existence...i use to have lots of them at our last house...they did not make the transplanting to our new place. must try again. Happy Easter!!!
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