The Secret Life of Tulips
by Mary Machare
Title
The Secret Life of Tulips
Artist
Mary Machare
Medium
Photograph - Photography And Digital Art
Description
In Persia, to give a red tulip was to declare your love. The black center of the red tulip was said to represent the lover's heart, burned to a coal by love's passion. To give a yellow tulip was to declare your love hopelessly and utterly.
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April 12th, 2013
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Comments (22)
Deb Halloran
Mary, What a gorgeous macro shot with beautiful detail, colors and soft light...you are so talented. Nicely done. v/f
Mary Machare
Thank you, Bob and Nadine, for featuring "The Secret Life of Tulips" in the PIN ME Group. Much appreciated!
Mary Machare
Thank you, Gynt, for featuring "The Secret Life of Tulips" in the BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS group.
Mary Machare
Thank you, Susan, for featuring "The Secret Life of Tulips" in the Women Photographer's group.
Michel Verhoef
Ohh never heard this explanation of a tulip before my dear friend :0)... shame on me being in tulip country....but what explanation is there for the white stem (?) inside the black center...
Bruce Bley
Awesome macro capture of this tulip, Mary!! I love the composition, color and detail. Well done!!