Dogwood by CavalierLady

Photography • Seasonal/Holiday • posted on Mar 23, 2008

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The dogwood has been adopted by the Christian religion for it's symbolism. A story goes that the dogwood once grew as strong and tall as the mighty oak. It was chosen for the crucifixion, which distressed the tree greatly. Jesus had pity on the tree, and ever after it has grown small and twisted so that it can never again be used in such a manner. The four petals or bracts form the shape of a cross. The marks on the outer edges symbolize nail marks. The center can resemble a crown of thorns. The red berries represent the blood of Christ. I thought it a fitting symbol for today. Happy Easter to you all.

Comments (41)

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ledwolorz

12:34AM | Mon, 24 March 2008

Wonderful image.Happy Easter to you too.

fractalinda

1:19AM | Mon, 24 March 2008

Happy Easter, Maria! The perfect symbolic picture for the celebration of this glorious day. Sweet find. Pure and simple beauty. Excellent work.

KiwiMiss

2:20AM | Mon, 24 March 2008

Wonderful compo and DOF. A lovely story fitting for Easter also. Happy Easter to you and yours.

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Littlejock

7:20AM | Mon, 24 March 2008

Pure beauty in this DOF and colours here. my friend

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DennisReed

1:26PM | Mon, 24 March 2008

Lovely Capture Maria! Happy Easter!

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mickuk50

4:46PM | Mon, 24 March 2008

i said the same more or less on tara`s ,i really thought these were grown for the wood and yet they have such beautiful flowers aswell .excellent shot maria :o) mick

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