Orchis and the Priestess is a photograph by Barbie Corbett-Newmin which was uploaded on December 15th, 2013.
Orchis and the Priestess
Purple passion describes the poetry of this perfect pair. Or maybe lavender or lilac love!
The Greek myth of Orchis explains orchids' origin.... more
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Orchis and the Priestess
Artist
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Medium
Photograph - Digitally Enhanced
Description
Purple passion describes the poetry of this perfect pair. Or maybe lavender or lilac love!
The Greek myth of Orchis explains orchids' origin. Orchis, the son of a nymph and a satyr, came upon a festival of Dionysus (Bacchus) in the forest. He drank too much and attempted to rape a priestess of Dionysus. For his insult, he was torn apart by the Bacchanalians. His father prayed for him to be restored, but the gods instead changed him into a flower. Orchids are one of the largest families of flowering plants. (There is a bit of embossed/plaster texture in the background.)
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Comments (20)
Michaela Perryman
Congratulations, featured in The Beauty of Orchids group 27th January 2024 You are invited to add this feature image to our Featured Images Discussion Page January - March 2024
Gary F Richards
Spectacular colorful purple composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L … voted for this piece in the BEAUTIFUL PURPLE IMAGE CONTEST!
Maria Hunt
Truly masterful!! I was so excited when I found that this was your creation... I can say "I know the artist!!" : )) wow, whispered.
AnnaJo Vahle
Lovely photograph and interesting description, Barbie. I love the gray background, too. f/l
Maria Hunt
Elegant composition and colors. Perfection. F/L
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
What a fabulous compliment from a talented painter. Thanks so much, dear Maria!
Kellice Swaggerty
Truly lovely Barbie, as if floating! L
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Nice to see you again, Kellice. Thank you very much for your visit and compliments.
Clare Bevan
Interior Design featured image L/F/G+/tw
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thanks for this note and wonderful honor, and for your support. I really appreciate it.
Jerry Cowart
Beautifully done Barbie. I love the cropping and the way the color background brings out the beauty of the orchid. l/v/f tweeted/FB. Jerry
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you very much, Jerry for complimenting those details. I really appreciate the support.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
How wonderfully appropriate to be featured in the beautiful Orchids group on Valentine's Day. I bought my Valentine's Day version of this card from FAA for my brother and sister in law who were married on VDay!
Jeannie Rhode
Barbie, Beautiful capture and color of this orchid. L/F/ V
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you very much. I really appreciate your visit, comment and support!