|
|
|
Peony
 |
|
| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
I've missed being here lately. This is my first upload in quite a while. Life has a way of getting in the way. I hope to be back more often now.
This is a peony from Maplewood Park.
The peony or paeony (Paeonia) is the sole genus in the flowering plant family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, southern Europe and western North America.
Mischievous nymphs were said to hide in the petals of the Peony thus casing this magnificent flower to be given the meaning of Shame or Bashfulness in the Language of Flowers. It was named after Pæon, a physician to the gods, who obtained the plant on Mount Olympus from the mother of Apollo. Once planted the Peony likes to be left alone and punishes those who try to move it by not flowering again for several years. Once established, however, it produces splendid blooms each year or decades.
I increased saturation, applied Smart Blur and signature. |
Only registered TrekLens members may rate photo notes. |
|
|
| Discussions |
| None | | You must be logged in to start a discussion. |
|
- BMYNBR
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 160 W: 1 N: 94]](http://i1.treklens.com/misc/g-n-g.gif)
(1131) - [2007-07-30 22:20]
-
Nice shot, really sharp.
TFS Dave
Hello Linda
Very nice photo and nice flower.
Regards
![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 167 W: 30 N: 254]](http://i1.treklens.com/misc/g-s-g.gif){kind=small}