Fleur~de~lis

Artist: tkrosevear
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Fleur~de~lis

An emblem of French kings (and the Boy Scouts), a symbol notable for the diversity of association attached to it, ranging from purity to fecundity, prosperity and glory. The heraldic fleur-de-lis is a stylized lily with three flowers (more like a bearded iris).
The origin of the emblem is from the legend that a lily was given to Clovis, king of Franks, on his baptism, symbolizing purity. The device was chosen as the emblem of the French king in the 12th century, and the plethora of lilies on the field was reduced to just three by Charles V in honour of the trinity.
The lily also had ancient associations with fecundity, and versions of the fleur-de-lis appear in earlier Etruscan, Indian and Egyptian iconography, apparently with rebirth and solar symbolism. The central flower is often given an arrow or spear shape, suggesting military power, as well as masculine vigor.

IRIS

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cougarfan

Gorgeous:))))))))) Great Shot!xoxo
tkrosevear replied

thanks so much Trena ;) xoxox
DevineDayDreams

very beautiful!!!
tkrosevear replied

thank you kindly Daisy ;) xoxox
Jan Landers

stunning shot, perfect light….oh so beautiful, sis….and i love the song, too! :-)
tkrosevear replied

hiya sis, thanks so much, love the song too ;) xoxox dohiyi~
JKKimball

fantastic image Tammy!
outstanding goo goo too!
tkrosevear replied

thank you John, good to be back in the groove…;) xoxox
aspectsoftmk

i love the song…..opened one window and listen as i look at your beautiful photo…wonderful sis in every aspect..xoxox
tkrosevear replied

hiya sis, was thinkin’ about you when posting ;) xoxox
Marion Chapman

wow – this flower has such a rich history! Love the capture of the light.
tkrosevear replied

thanks Marion, it does have wonderful symbology ;) xoxox
cherylc1

Gorgeous capture and colors~ fabulous lighting and DOF!
tkrosevear replied

thank you so much my sweet sis ;) xoxox
coppertrees

Wonderful Photography TK I see the P’s did not get them!!!!!!
tkrosevear replied

no, but the wind storms have blown them away since…;) xoxox
mrscarlotta

I have that exact same iris growing in my garden, brilliant shot and lighting xxxxxxxxxxx
tkrosevear replied

thanks carlotta, these grow wild, have no idea what they are called ;) xoxox
Solomon Walker

passion in the sunlight…such a beautiful capture!
tkrosevear replied

good title for another shot Solomon, thanks so much ;) xoxox
fullcirclemand...

I so love Irises, Tammy – beautiful photo! xoxox
tkrosevear replied

me too sis, thanks so much ;) love ya xoxox
Keith Reesor

Wonderful capture Tammy!! :)
tkrosevear replied

thanks Keith ;) xoxox
WayoftheWarrior

Gorgeous
tkrosevear replied

thanks very much Tony ;) xoxox
Rosalie Scanlon

Beautiful capture with wonderful like and interesting history of the flower.
tkrosevear replied

thanks so much Rosalie ;) xoxox
JenLand

Beautiful capture of a gorgeous flower! My favorite in one of my fav colors!! Love this song too. :o) Wonderful post!!
tkrosevear replied

thanks Jen, been thinkin’ about ya ;) xoxox
Carol Berliner

Wooooooow stunning work instant fav!!
tkrosevear replied

thanks very much Carol ;) xoxox
Larry Davis

Tis one of my favourite colors.
tkrosevear replied

ay, dear brother mine too ;) xoxox
navybrat

very pretty!
tkrosevear replied

thanks so much Jotham, good to see you my friend ;) xoxox
Antanas

great capture…. well done
tkrosevear replied

thanks ever so much Antanas ;) xoxox
NordicBlackbird

beautiful capture, TK! :)))
xoxoxo
tkrosevear replied

thanks Nat, its wonderful to see your smiling face ;) xoxox
Christopher Bi...

I always enjoy reading your text TK even on straight photography your point of view is always enlightening. interesting here that a beautiful delicate flower can represent masculine vigor too. xx
tkrosevear replied

thanks so much Christopher, aw the symbology of so much is out there to find & share ;) xoxox
Alison Pearce

Gorgeous shot!! I love to hear the symbolism behind flowers as well!
tkrosevear replied

thanks Alison, they are so pretty, while they last ;) xoxox
Trudi's Images

Soooo pretty tk, love the colour xx
tkrosevear replied

thanks so much Trudi ;) xoxoxo
Scott d'Almeida

excellent
tkrosevear replied

thanks very much Scott ;) xoxox
Wayne Cook

Beautiful too! Loved reading the history :))
tkrosevear replied

thanks very much Wayne, nice to meet you ;) xoxox
mlynnd

Beautiful Iris. Love the colors in it.
tkrosevear replied

thanks ever so much Lynn ;) xoxox
Polly Peacock

Beautiful Sis!! What an awesome write up too – I love it!! Now I will think of Iris’ with a new meaning!!! xoxoxo!! :)))))))))))))))))
tkrosevear replied

Hiya sis, thanks so much love ;) xoxox
valzart

W0W! watta brill capture sweetheART delightful shot ;} happy hippy hugglez
tkrosevear replied

thanks so much val ;) xoxox
kittyrodehorst

What a BEAUTIFUL Iris!!! Wonderful lighting, colors and clarity!!! ;-)
tkrosevear replied

thank you very much Kitty, good to see you ;) xoxox TK
Sankofa

Tammy, I say on my way: ;-))

Lis dans mes yeux
tkrosevear replied

he has a beautiful voice Corinne… Lily in my eyes ;) xoxox
Sankofa

yes, he has! – the song means: his beloved is the lis (flower) in his eyes and ALSO, she shall to read (=lis) in his eyes.. great! xx
tkrosevear replied

thank you Corinne, my granddaughter speaks french and thank goodness for translations (babel fish) – I am so enjoying sharing your music with you ;) xoxox
Lucindawind

so pretty !
tkrosevear replied

thanks sis ;) xoxox
hilarydougill

Beautiful Flag Iris, what a glorious colour. Fantastic capture and light too. hugsxxx
tkrosevear replied

thanks so much Hilary ;) xoxox
cdudak

Awesome capture here of this beautiful iris…..Kay
tkrosevear replied

aw, thanks so much Kay ;) xoxox