Every #flower has various meanings and the #hydrangea (according to an Italian site) is used to reveal the birth of a new love❤️.
Therefore I announce the birth of love for my wife.
Someone could argue because it’s over 17 years that I’m loving her but, looking at the age of the universe of 14 billion years, it can still be considered as new.
If you disagree with the above, I apologize… which is how the flower is used in Japan… 😄
#fotoclublugano #ortensia #canonphotography #stilllifephotography
@gerhardriedl a lovely shot. Never heard that (apologies) about their use in Japan. Must dig deeper.
@wilpercy Maybe I’m wrong… I’ve read it on a italian site that writes about japanese art and culture. They write “In fact, it is said that an emperor made a gift of it to his beloved to apologize for neglecting her due to his many commitments.”. No mentions about which emperor… but the source could be unreliable…
@gerhardriedl intriguing. I shall have to ask around. One of my favourite flowers too.