Seasonal White Poinsettia
by Nina Silver
Title
Seasonal White Poinsettia
Artist
Nina Silver
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph - Photo Paint
Description
This classic white poinsettia is a unique favourite during the holiday season. Here, I take a macro view from above and enhance the splendor of these Christmas plant leaves.
As legend goes, the plant's association with Christmas began in 16th-century Mexico, where the story tells of a girl, commonly called Pepita or Maria, who was too poor to provide a gift for the celebration of Jesus's Birthday, and so she 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. For some, the star-shaped leaf pattern is said to symbolize the star of Bethlehem, and the red color represents the blood of Christ.
Basically, the poinsettia is a shrub which can grow between 2 and 16 feet tall. The part of the flower that people enjoy is actually a leaf. There is no flower that comes off of the poinsettia, it is actually the leaves that change colors and make an incredible color that people appreciate. The flowers are going to depend on the time of year, the species and a few other factors. You may see that you will find red colors, orange colors, green, cream, white, and most often red.
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November 19th, 2015
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Comments (12)
Toni Hopper
A wonderful image of the white poinsettia. I love your description for those who need a reminder of history or to learn.
Vickie Emms
This is GORGEOUS Nina and makes a beautiful card. Congratulations on being chosen as the Greeting Card of the Day in Greeting Cards - Christmas Expressions Group - f/v/l/T
Nina Silver replied:
Vickie, thanks so much for choosing this one as Greeting Card of the day, and for all of your promotion.
Nina Silver
A big thank you to Randy Rosenberger for featuring this piece of art in the 'Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery' group. My first feature in the group, and hoping for many more.
Randy Rosenberger
Nina, what a splendid beauty to begin your features on the homepage of our WFS group! Congratulations on your being chosen to have your artwork Featured on the homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is with pride and joy that I can share this beautiful piece of artwork with the FAA art community. Thanks for sharing. Randy B. Rosenberger (admin of WFS group)