Prettiest in Pink
by Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Title
Prettiest in Pink
Artist
Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
The hibiscus is the national flower of Haiti and is used in their national tourism slogan of Haiti: Experience It. The Hibiscus species also represents several other nations. The Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea, and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia. The red hibiscus is the flower of the Hindu goddess Kali, and appears frequently in depictions of her in the art of Bengal, India, often with the goddess and the flower merging in form. The hibiscus is used as an offering to goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship.
In the Philippines, the gumamela (local name for hibiscus) is used by children as part of a bubble-making pastime. The flowers and leaves are crushed until the sticky juices come out. Hollow papaya stalks are then dipped into this and used as straws for blowing bubbles.
The hibiscus flower is traditionally worn by Tahitian and Hawaiian girls. If the flower is worn behind the left ear, the woman is married or in a relationship. If the flower is worn on the right, she is single or openly available for a relationship. The hibiscus is Hawaii's state flower.
FEATURED 10/6/16 in "All Natural Beauty of This World"
FEATURED 10/7/16 in "Macro Photography"
FEATURED 10/7/16 in "The Most Beautiful Flowers"
FEATURED 10/7/16 in "Black Background and Color"
FEATURED 10/8/16 in "Exquisite Florals"
FEATURED 10/12/16 in "Pleasing The Eye"
FEATURED 10/22/16 in "Premium FAA Artists"
FEATURED 11/15/16 in "1 Weekly All Stars"
FEATURED 11/17/16 in "New FAA Uploads"
FEATURED 1/31/17 in "ABC Group - F is for Flowers"
FEATURED 11/12/17 in "AAA Images"
FEATURED 11/13/17 in "Macro Marvels"
FEATURED 11/18/17 in "Artistic Photography"
FEATURED 11/22/17 in "500 Views"
FEATURED 11/24/17 in "Lady Photographers"
FEATURED 6/7/18 in "Macro Marvels"
FEATURED 7/11/20 in "!000 Views"
FEATURED 7/13/20 in "Global Flowers"
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October 6th, 2016
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Comments (29)
Gary F Richards
Spectacular composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest PINK FLOWER IN FOCUS!
Gary F Richards
Awesome colorful floral artwork! F/L …voted for this one in the FLASH RAINBOW FLOWERS CONTEST contest!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Pinterest Board - Images That Excite You!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #14 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Venetia Featherstone-Witty replied:
Thank you Christopher for the L/f/tw and for letting me know of the nomination. I will check into the discussion to do the same for another artist!
Sarah Batalka
Beautiful work! Nominating you for a Special Feature in the 1000 Views on 1 Image group! L/F
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on your lovely work reaching more than 500 views and graduating from the 200 Club! L Tw
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in 500 Views Share Group & Shared :-)
Michael Ciskowski
Congratulations on your feature. The detail you captured in this hibiscus is amazing.L/F
Rachel Morrison
Incredible color and texture! So like a twirling dress!
Venetia Featherstone-Witty replied:
Thank you Rachel for your observant and kind comments...I was definitely attracted to the movement, color and texture of this beautiful flower!
Pamela Williams
BRAVO your All Star artwork has been proudly Featured on the 1-Weekly All Star Group Homepage. It is truly an honor to showcase your talents and beautiful artwork! You are invited to add your artwork to the group’s "All Star Featured Artwork & Thank You Thread" as a permanent archive. l.f
Venetia Featherstone-Witty replied:
Thank you Pamela for the feature in "1 Weekly All Stars" and in the video on Facebook.