Almond Tree Blossoms is a photograph by Esther Newman-Cohen which was uploaded on October 14th, 2013.
Almond Tree Blossoms
This is an original unaltered photograph by noted Israeli artist ESTHER NEWMAN-COHEN. It was taken in Sataf near Jerusalem. ... more
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Almond Tree Blossoms
Artist
Esther Newman-Cohen
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Photograph - Photograph -unaltered Photograph
Description
This is an original unaltered photograph by noted Israeli artist ESTHER NEWMAN-COHEN. It was taken in Sataf near Jerusalem.
In Israel Jews celebrate the beginning of spring with the holiday of Tu B’shvat, i.e., the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shvat. According to the sage Hillel this is the New Year of Trees. Strongly connected to Tu B’shvat is the almond tree (Prunus dulcis) native to the Middle East and South Asia. The almond tree is the first tree to blossom after the winter rains in Israel and so is the precursor of spring. Children sing about the almond tree: "Tu B'shvat has arrived, holiday of the trees. All over Israel people plant trees on this day.
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October 14th, 2013
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Comments (7)
Esther Newman-Cohen
Thanks so much, John, for featuring this work in the Images that Excite You Group!
Inna Podolska
Oh yeah ! I apologize !I have no time to comments! Lovely composition, Esther! The coloring is delicate and poetic! Congratulations !