Dreamy Daisies
by Linda Lees
Title
Dreamy Daisies
Artist
Linda Lees
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The name "daisy" was derived from "daes eage," an Anglo Saxon term. A daisy was called "daes eage" or "day's eye" because these flowers open during the day and close during the night.
In mythology this flower is said to have derived from a Dryad who presided over forests, meadows, and pastures. Roman legend states that the nymph Belides caught the eye of Vertumnus, the god of orchards. This happened when she was dancing with other nymphs at the edge of a forest. Belides didn't want to be the center of attention, so morphed into the flower bellis. This is the daisy's botanical name.
In Victorian times, young, women would pluck a daisy's petals, one by one, and sing, "He loves me, he loves me not," as she pulled each petal.
The Celtics also connected daisies with innocence. They believed that daisies came from the spirits of babies who had died during the birthing process. The daisy flowers grew in order to lighten their parents' grief.
Today, the daisy continues to stand for innocence, purity and love.
Featured in the following groups
ABC Group 6 February 2024
Covid 19 Masks Group 20 Jul 2020
All Glorious Gardens 8 June 2020
Flora 12 March 2016
Women Photographers 13 November 2013
Photography and Textures 29 June 2013
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November 23rd, 2012
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Comments (56)
William Dunigan
The soft tones work really well here, a very light feeling so perfect for the flowers and pink background. Very nice job with the bokeh lights, love this kind of photography!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your wonderful art has been featured in ABC Group from our "D is for DREAMY " themed week, OCTOBER 9 2023 - October 16, 2023.
Mother Nature
F/L. This is lovely! It's a beautiful reminder of what is there for us to see if we look. Thanks for sharing with our membership at All Glorious Gardens:>) Your image is featured today, June 8, 2020, in the All Glorious Gardens group.
Laurie Search
This is just gorgeous, dear Linda!! Love the light and post-processing!! So dreamy, indeed!! :)))vf
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