Koru - Life Growth Movement by coffeebean
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Koru - Life Growth Movement by

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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About coffeebean

Hi my name is Jenny Stewart, I live in a small town called Geraldine in the South Island of New Zealand.
Photography truly inspires me and helps me really “see” so many wonderful things that are all about us.
I am an amateur photographer who loves this wonderful adventure with the camera and I would like to hopefully create a few memorable photos along the way.

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aotearoa, coffeebean, creation, fern, frond, green, greetings, growth, koru, leaf, life, new, new zealand, plant, shape, spiral

Comments

  • Camerashy
    Camerashyover 4 years ago

    At is present stage it looks like a “sea-horse”…. a beautifully sharp image

  • niggle
    niggleover 4 years ago

    stunning image, and very well written

  • Katewah
    Katewahover 4 years ago

    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
    davidmilneover 4 years ago

    Fantastic macro shot,fab detail!

  • photojoey
    photojoeyover 4 years ago

    fine detail in this macro shot

  • Robin Webster
    Robin Websterover 4 years ago

    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. Ballard
    Patricia L. Ba...over 4 years ago

    Great work. Wonderful detail.

  • George Lenz
    George Lenzover 4 years ago

    nice close up

  • grnidlady
    grnidladyover 4 years ago

    wonderful close-up and great description

  • Luis Correia
    Luis Correiaover 4 years ago

    Great close up,beautiful detail,well done.