Stargazer lily black and white print and almost upside down

and almost upside down

the lily has also been a symbol of fertility

good fortune and prosperity

In the autumn trees shed their canopy of leaves

Dahlias are considered edible and are part of the regional cuisine of Oaxaca in Mexico

Stargazer lily black and white print and almost upside downThis image is created from time lapse photographs of a Stargazer Lily made over a period of 64 hours as it flowered. The lily family has traditionally represented innocence and purity. Artistic representations date back to ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and have been traced back to the Bronze Age in Crete. The pink varieties are also considered symbolic of prosperity and aspiration. Lilies are mentioned in the Old Testament, and in the New