Poinsettia of Pink and Purple
by Darren Fisher
Title
Poinsettia of Pink and Purple
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Darren Fisher
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Photograph - Photography/ Digital Art
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A beautiful close up image of a Poinsettia with petals in the colors of pink and purple. I have used effects and textures to give the image a painterly look. What once was glitter sparkled over the petals now look like snow after adding the effects. The plant's association with Christmas began in 16th-century Mexico, where legend tells of a girl who was too poor to provide a gift for the celebration of Jesus' birthday and was inspired by an angel to gather weeds from the roadside and place them in front of the church altar. Crimson blossoms sprouted from the weeds and became beautiful poinsettias.[11] From the 17th century, Franciscan friars in Mexico included the plants in their Christmas celebrations.[12] The star-shaped leaf pattern is said to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem, and the red color represents the blood sacrifice through the crucifixion of Jesus.[13]
Poinsettias are popular Christmas decorations[3] in homes, churches, offices, and elsewhere across North America. They are available in large numbers from grocery, drug, and hardware stores. In the United States, December 12 is National Poinsettia Day.
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November 25th, 2014
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