Some photos of Anemones to cheer up January
06th January 2012
I have lots of favorite flowers and I would struggle to single out one, but if I had to, Anemones may be it! They are such gorgeous rich jewel colours and the markings are so beautiful!
Strangely for this time of year I still have a few confused plants trying to flower, including an evergreen agapanthus that has a bud poking it's way through, I am sure it will regret it and will not manage to flower, but it will be interesting to see. But despite this, I decide to treat myself to a few flowers to take some photographs and these Anemones caught my eye.
As Anemones open to show off the inner frill of deep black anthers, they are inviting you to take a closer look and that's just what it tempted me to do. I got up close and personal with my macro lens and this is the result....
Should you want to know a bit more about Anemones, this is what I discovered...
Anemones, according to florigraphy (the meaning of flowers) signifies - Abandonment, Anticipation, Lust,Forsaken, dainty.
Anemones also appear in Greek mythology - From the Greek word anemos, meaning wind. In Greek mythology the Anemone sprang form Aphrodite's tears as she mourned the death of Adonis. Other legend has it that when the Anemone closes it's petals, it indicates that rain is on it's way and is also thought to bring luck and protect against evil. Spring or Autumn flowering, dependent on type. Originating from temperate regions , mainly in the Northern hemisphere.
I am sure that by now you are also half way in love with Anemones!!
Strangely for this time of year I still have a few confused plants trying to flower, including an evergreen agapanthus that has a bud poking it's way through, I am sure it will regret it and will not manage to flower, but it will be interesting to see. But despite this, I decide to treat myself to a few flowers to take some photographs and these Anemones caught my eye.
As Anemones open to show off the inner frill of deep black anthers, they are inviting you to take a closer look and that's just what it tempted me to do. I got up close and personal with my macro lens and this is the result....
Should you want to know a bit more about Anemones, this is what I discovered...
Anemones, according to florigraphy (the meaning of flowers) signifies - Abandonment, Anticipation, Lust,Forsaken, dainty.
Anemones also appear in Greek mythology - From the Greek word anemos, meaning wind. In Greek mythology the Anemone sprang form Aphrodite's tears as she mourned the death of Adonis. Other legend has it that when the Anemone closes it's petals, it indicates that rain is on it's way and is also thought to bring luck and protect against evil. Spring or Autumn flowering, dependent on type. Originating from temperate regions , mainly in the Northern hemisphere.
I am sure that by now you are also half way in love with Anemones!!
