Valentine's Day Roses
by Nava Thompson
Title
Valentine's Day Roses
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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A photo taken by Nava Thompson of a pink rose bush in front of an old log cabin. This is a Valentine's Day card saying 'I Love You'. ........... Folk traditions........While the European folk traditions connected with Saint Valentine and St. Valentine's Day have become marginalized by the modern Anglo-American customs connecting the day with romantic love, there are some remaining associations connecting the saint with the advent of spring.............................While the custom of sending cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts originated in the UK, Valentine's Day still remains connected with various regional customs in England. In Norfolk, a character called 'Jack' Valentine knocks on the rear door of houses leaving sweets and presents for children. Although he was leaving treats, many children were scared of this mystical person........................In Slovenia, Saint Valentine or Zdravko was one of the saints of spring, the saint of good health and the patron of beekeepers and pilgrims.[35] A proverb says that "Saint Valentine brings the keys of roots". Plants and flowers start to grow on this day. It has been celebrated as the day when the first work in the vineyards and in the fields commences. It is also said that birds propose to each other or marry on that day. Another proverb says "Valentin ? prvi spomladin" ("Valentine ? the first spring saint"), as in some places (especially White Carniola), Saint Valentine marks the beginning of spring.[36] Valentine's Day has only recently been celebrated as the day of love. The day of love was traditionally March 12, the Saint Gregory's day, or February 22, Saint Vincent's Day. The patron of love was Saint Anthony, whose day has been celebrated on June 13.
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Nava Thompson
Dave---thank you for your nice comments---and the feature in Nature and Landscape Photography!
Dave Files
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Nature and Landscape Photography!"
Hanne Lore Koehler
Beautiful Valentine's Day card, Nava!!! What amazing focus and detail! Congratulations on your WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY feature! L/F
Nava Thompson
Thank you Randy for the feature in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery----always a nice surprise and an honor!
Doug Kreuger
...Taking time to stop and smell the roses, Congratulations on your WFS Homepage Feature, Nava! L&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Doug---important to do that when it is 1 degree outside--or below. The memory can linger for a long time--------until the next time. :) Thanks for the l/f!
Randy Rosenberger
I am very happy that you provided this fine piece of art to share with your fellow artists and all potential customers out there. This is a very worthy piece of beauty and is deserving of being Featured in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. Hope the New Year brings lots of sales for you and I wish your New Year will be blessed, prosperous, and joyful. LIKED & FAVED Forever Elvis Randy B. Rosenberger
Mary Machare
I truly wish these gorgeous roses were blooming in my garden! Beautiful capture, Nava Jo. LF
Nava Thompson replied:
Mary---what a sweet thing to say! Thank you for visiting and for the support!
Doug Kreuger
What a beautiful expression, so wonderfully created! PS: Still trying to find the missing bird(s), butterfly, bee, goat or deer. Wait! I just spotted a beautiful dear. (-:
Nava Thompson replied:
Doug---thank you for you fun comment--and if anyone could paint those birds and dear in this scene, it would be you. :) Much appreciate your thoughts and support.
Nava Jo Thompson
Thierry---thank you for the feature of Valentine's Day' in Inspiring Quotes and Scriptures!
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