The Easter Lily! by kimariehere

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Apr 09, 2006

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Hello all Took a shot of this one yesterday evening and did some smudge painting on it today . An Easter Ily to celebraste the season. My Mom always had one in her house at easter time ..., lol infact sometimes 3 or four! Always a reminder that Easter is drawing near! Now a little history on how it became the Easter lily ( at least where I live in California!) : ------------------------------------------- The Easter Lily - the Latin name is Lilium longiflorum- is native to the southern islands of Japan. In the 1880's, it was widely cultivated in Bermuda and bulbs were shipped to to the United states. Around the turn of the century, the Japanese took over the annual growing exportation of Easter Lilies to the United States, and continued to dominate the U.S. export market until the start of World War II. Current U.S. production began with a World War I soldier, Louis Houghton, who brought a suitcase full of hybrid lily bulbs to the South coast of Oregon in 1919. Houghton freely distributed bulbs to his horticultural friends and neighbors. During WW II, the Japanese source of bulbs was abruptly cut off. As a result, the value of lily bulbs sky-rocketed and many who were growing the lilies as a hobby decided to go into business. The Easter Lily bulbs at that time were called "White Gold", and growers everywhere attempted to cash in on the crop. By 1945 , there were about 1,200 growers producing bulbs up and down the Pacific coast, from Vancouver, Canada to Long Beach, California. But, producing quality, consistent lily bulbs proved to be an exact and demanding science with specific climatic requirements. Over the years, the total number of Easter Lily bulb producers dwindled down to just ten farms in a small, isolated coastal region straddling the Oregon-California border. This region, called the Easter Lily Capital of the World, produces nearly all of the bulbs for the blooming potted Easter Lily market. Even after the Japanese started to ship bulbs in again after the war, they have never been able to come close to the quality of those healthy, U.S.-grown bulbs, and thus never regained any significant market share. From the fields to the greenhouse to your home, the Easter Lily remains the traditional, time-honored flower of Easter. Symbolic of a resurrection, Easter Lilies rise from earthy graves as scaly bulbs, and bloom into majestic flowers that embody the beauty, grace and tranquillity of the special region from which they originate. ------------------------------------------------ Thanks for all your wonderful time and comments ! Love to you all! ((( Big hugs ))) ♥ Kimmers ! :O)

Comments (70)

jared99

6:16PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

Wow! Very cool effects on your beautiful lilly shot!!

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Richardphotos

6:24PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

very beautiful Kimarie and I wish you and family a enjoyable Easter

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Dianthus

6:46PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

Beautiful image and story. Hope you and your family have a lovely Easter:)

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nattarious

6:49PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

WOW!! Lily is my favorite Kimarie.. and i have alot of specuiak MACROS of them.. Oh well: I had to pretend to be something that, quite frankly, I'm probably not, which is a lily white, absolutely artistically pure human being. love your work and keep them comming.. it is really amazing tho.. HUGZZ!! + VOTE!! AND EXCELLENT RANKING INTO YOUR POCKET :) SMILE

soulofharmony

7:01PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

the peace lily so beautiful kimmie excellent :)

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brycek

7:11PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

Very beautiful Kim and love the history. Excellent work!! V

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2Loose2Trek

7:26PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

Very nicely done ... Excellent as always Kimmers!

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bentchick

7:31PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

Wow, Kimmers, That is very beautiful! I like your postwork and it is giving me an idea to try something similar (if you don't mind me being a copy-cat) LOL;P Have a wonderful Easter! Hugs!!!

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short_ribs

7:32PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

OMG this is realy cool!!! Love the compo and the edditing of it!!!! Excellent!

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kiresiwel

7:33PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

This is a wonderfully done image it is graceful and beautiful

solrac_gi_2nd

7:37PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

Stunning postwork in a most excellent capture of a beautiful flower. The light and compo are perfect !

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TwoPynts

7:39PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

Another stunning creation ... a gorgeus Easter Lily! =o]

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miladyblu

8:23PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

Hello!Extraordinary and elegant image!!Fabulous image with stunning colors and splendid light!!Excellent work!!You made a big and breathtaking masterpiece my dearest Kimmers!!I really enjoyed this extraordinary shot!!My sincere compliments for your big skill!!V!!I wish Happy Easter to you and your family!Have a wonderful week!!A big kiss and a big hug!!

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Shari123

8:36PM | Sun, 09 April 2006

Oh the splendor of God's beautiful masterpiece! You've really painted a wonder Kimarie. Thank you for sharing this lovely work. Happy Easter to you and your family!!

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