Koru - Life Growth Movement
The koru is often used in Maori art as a symbol of creation.
The koru shape is a scroll shape and is linked to the New Zealand fern. The shoot of the fern has a curled-over tip which unfurls and becomes a fern leaf.
“The koru reaches toward the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new positive beginnings….
The koru represents the unfolding of new life, that everything is reborn and continues. It represents renewal and hope for the future.
Spiral, geometry of life, sacred creation….”
from : Aotearoa.co.nz
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Greg Hale
At is present stage it looks like a “sea-horse”.... a beautifully sharp image
niggle
stunning image, and very well written
Katewah
I have seen this used in tattoos before, coffeebean. My ex is a Kiwi and he was given a Koru pendant when he had his daughter. Thanks for sharing the story with us :)
davidmilne
Fantastic macro shot,fab detail!
Joe Valcourt/M...
fine detail in this macro shot
Robin Webster
Wonderful! A perfect example of the wonder of nature. I love this one just as much as your shot titled “Birth” Fabulous macro!
Patricia L. Ba...
Great work. Wonderful detail.
George Lenz
nice close up
Lizzie Keitel
wonderful close-up and great description
Luis Correia
Great close up,beautiful detail,well done.
thrumyeyes
beautiful great detail
Jennifer Resemius
beautiful shot and again excellent detail.
coffeebean
Wow thank you so much everyone for so much support and all your kind words
mawaho
Perfect!
coffeebean replied
Thank you so much!!
Jen Cannella
This is such a beautiful image!
coffeebean replied
Thank you so much Jen! :)
Sharon Perrett
Gorgeous macro, I love ferns and their beautiful patterns, stunning capture, so sharp. perfect
coffeebean replied
Thank you very much Sharon, I’m glad you enjoy the beauty of ferns as well.
Jeremy Harrington
fantastic lighting and detail..
coffeebean replied
Thank you very much Jeremy :))
Jaytee
you can eat these…fried! it has to be at the right time or they are poison,people pay big money for these in fancey resturants. great capture too!
coffeebean replied
Thanks so much Jodi, didn’t know that they could be eaten!
David McMahon
Camerashy hit the nail on the head – I immediately thought of a seahorse! There is such grace in this depiction.
coffeebean replied
These fern fronds never cease to intrigue me, thank you so much for your lovely comment.
synthpaintann
Very cool indeed. Stop by here for sanity!
coffeebean replied
Thank you so much Anna :) so glad you like this and thanks heaps for the fave!
Antanas
great capture…. lovely work
coffeebean replied
Thanks so much :))
fuelthesoul
i’ve never thought of a koru like that before and i can see it, thats great,Bev
coffeebean replied
I’m glad you like this, yes they’re fascinating aren’t they and really are quite special.
Virginia N. Fred
Awesome capture, love the natural design here…gina
Paola Svensson
Beautiful and with a fantastic sharpness! Well done!