A Lotus Flower for Susan ( Blush ) !! by kimariehere

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Jul 18, 2006

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Dedicating this one to a dear friend of mine on here Susan ( Blush ) . She is an amazing person with a heart of gold ! been through so much with cancer - surgerys doctors and recovery..., yet she still finds time to come on here and give and share so lovingly... SO today I wanted to give her a big virtual hug with this flower that represents good health. (psst... had another one up this morning of a little water lily from hunnington ,but knew I was going to go out on this new shoot and wanted to wait for something new from today 's shoot to give ya.) Have had you on my heart so much lately and wanted to let you know you have been in my prayers and thoughts -love ya sis! Woke up at 5 am and drove to Echo Park -near downtown LA -and saw some of the biggest and beautiful lotus flowers and lotuses I have ever seen!! ( Georgy on here went with me we sure had a wonderful morning shooting!! -lol but unlike her -I am Not used to getting up so early lol!!! had 30 minutes sleep last night and starting to feel it !! LOL! ) SO so beautiful this GIANT Lotus pond- quite a spectacular thing to see!! ( this flower here was about as big as my hand so you can imagine how big the lilie pad were!!! ) the lilies pads or leaves are so massive (like 2-4 feet across ) - it looks surreal infact. I will never forget the experiance!! People come all over the world to see it and shoot it there in Echo park!! Georgia told me there are only a few places in the world like it!! here is a little info on the lotus flower here : _______________ The Lotus ___________________ The flowering head of the Lotus plant has been a symbol of spirituality in India for thousands of years. The life cycle of the Lotus plant begins when a Lotus seed finds its way into the sediments at the bottom of some warm little pond somewhere. Though barely able to see the light through the murky water, the new shoot strives upwards until eventually it bursts into the light, bringing the beauty of its delicate petals to the pool's surface. During their development, the plants filter and purify the body of water in which they find themselves, making the water transparent. According to a traditional saying, the more muddy and opaque the water is to start with, the more beautiful the Lotus flower is when it arrives. Traditionally, Lotus flowers have been associated with the chakras. Flowers with larger numbers of petals being associated with higher centres. One of the most important yoga poses for meditation is named padmasana, or 'Lotus posture'. Lotus flowers have a long history of use as meditative objects, no doubt due - in part - to their similarities to mandalas. The life cycle of these flowers may be seen as symbolising the evolution of the individual - who is born in darkness and strives to reach the light. . Differant countrys have differant meanings with this beautiful flower ..In India the meaning the lotus flower represents health and long life. Thank you for all your time and comments! love to you all!! ((( BIg Hugs )) ~ ♥ ~Kimmers ! :O)

Comments (63)

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Margana

12:54AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

What a lovely 'gift' for Susan.I'm sure you have touched her deeply with your kind words and sentiments.I wish you both a most magnificent day/week/month/year!-M :^)

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SSoffia

12:55AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

AMAIZING ART WORK !!!!!!

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soffy

12:57AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

outstanding capture,beautiful colors and lovely dedication,an excellent shot Kim*****

Martinez

1:20AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Beautiful photo. I love colors and composition. Hugs Marcin

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goido

3:26AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Wonderful backlighting and color. I have been to Echo Park on assigment quite a few times and I have never seen such a beautiful pond! Good job.

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kenwas

3:32AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Great capture of light is this fine shot KM.

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Syltermermaid

3:41AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Fantastic captured and a wonderful dedication!!!!! I believe you feel shuttered after the lack uf sleep!!! I was use to it because of my daughter, but now not anymore and when a night get a little bit short I can feel it!!LOL Take a break and keep up with sleep!!! This photo is marvelous and thank you for the explaination who come with it!!!! Hugs Ute

vlaaitje

3:49AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

wonderful flower, and nice Dedication for somebody that fights against cancer

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erlandpil

3:59AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Beautiful flower in good light erland

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Cosme..D..Churruca

4:06AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Genial pic... the translucency of the leaves is super ! Like a lot !

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kiresiwel

6:25AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Superb color and the lighting... very wonderful image.

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tizjezzme

7:11AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Awwww, what a sweetie you are!!!!! This is sooooo pretty; such a lovely dedi to our Susan. yes, she's been through so much ... its people like you who keep her strong and positive. (((HUGZ))) to you!

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angel_dust

7:18AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

SO SWEET!! A NICE CLOSE UP SHOT BEAUTIFUL!!

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RodolfoCiminelli

7:48AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Delicate colors and transparency.....!!! Excellent photo my friend.....!!!!

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romanceworks

8:04AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

This is so lovely. I like the rich colors of the lotus and the superb lighting. Seems to have an inner glow that radiates beauty and warmth. Such a wonderful and healing image for Susan, who is facing many challenges with courage and great spirit. CC

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kenmo

8:30AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Beautiful Kimmie...!!!!

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evilstoy

10:06AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Wow.. very beautiful. Love the lighting. +++

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Hendesse

10:13AM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Wonderful colors and light, what a beautiful compostion. Really fantastic!!!

ScourgeofShadows

12:39PM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Lovely Photograph, thoughtfully executed.

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marybelgium

3:15PM | Wed, 19 July 2006

amazingly beautiful ! Bravo ! wonderful dedi !

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goodoleboy

4:35PM | Wed, 19 July 2006

Magnificent capture of the flower and backlighted leaves with the delicate vein patterns.

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DennisReed

6:35PM | Wed, 19 July 2006

A wonderful dedication to indeed a wonderful person! Bravo Kimmers!

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Blush

7:25PM | Wed, 19 July 2006

This is beautiful sis Got me all misty eyed now.... Bless your heart haven't been online much... Been hurting glad I felt able today to see this:) I love and love you too:) Adding this to my favs:)Still have to make an appt to see oncologist:( Hugs n love Your sis Susan~

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GOLDILOCKSUK

12:11PM | Thu, 20 July 2006

Oh she will love this well done Kimmie she is my hubbys friend too. Gorgeous classy photo :) Cathy xoxoxo

ARTWITHIN

4:52PM | Thu, 20 July 2006

A wonderful gift to a brave friend. Beautiful image of a budding lotus flower. Your commentaries take me back to so many places in my growing up. Lots of good memories. Thank you for all the joy you bring me Kimmers.

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rayburg

7:46PM | Thu, 20 July 2006

The flower is great but I like the light shining in through the leaves to make some wonderful contrasts...BBBBrrrrrriiiinnnnggggg,,,that's your alarm clock telling you to get up again...lol

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evielouise

7:51PM | Thu, 20 July 2006

And there she is above the one and only blush Now don't blush susun lol this is so lovely and well deserved dedication susan is in my prayers nightly: I sure wish some brain out there would find a cure sooN!!!! love the image kimmers ,as usual a perfect shot for a perfect little lady called susan:

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Gor111

11:55AM | Fri, 21 July 2006

Oh what a beautiful flower you have taken here! The contrast between the flower and the green leaves looks so beautiful! What a wonderful nature photography!!!

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