There are many famous quotes on the city of Venice. I really like this quote from Thomas Mann: «This was Venice, the flattering and suspect beauty – this city, half fairy tale and half tourist trap, in whose insalubrious air the arts once rankly and voluptuously blossomed, where composers have been inspired to lulling tones of somniferous eroticism.(Thomas Mann) . . .. . . . Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
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One of my favorite flowers is the Zantedeschia commonly known in Italy as Calla. Very common in the gardens of the old houses of my island, Sardinia (Italy), is a flower that retains the charm of simplicity and elegance.Zantedeschia are relatively hardy plants and may be considered two groups: a group with large white flowers (arum lilies) and a group with white-spotted leaves and flowers in many colours (calla lilies), such as yellow, orange, pink and purple.Zantedeschia has often been used in paintings it was a favourite subject of the painter Georgia O’Keeffe.Photo © Daniela Serra 2016 – All Rights Reserved
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A very special flower that of Tricyrtis. . . Tricyrtis is a genus in the lily family (Lilaceae) commonly called “toad lilies”. These perennial herbaceous plants, native to Asia, but is widely grown, are generally found in shady conditions on the edge of forests.The star-like blossoms of this species are white with rich purple spots and purple stigmas. This plant loves the shadowy zones.With a macro you can admire the beautiful details of this particular flower!. . . . . Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
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Alstroemeria commonly called the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Alstroemeriaceae.Many hybrids and at least 190 cultivars have been developed, featuring many different markings and colors, including white, yellow, orange, apricot, pink, red, purple, and lavender. The flower, which resembles a miniature lily, is very popular for bouquets and flower arrangements in the commercial cut flower trade. . . Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
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“There are two means of refuge from the misery of life -. Music and Cats” . (Albert Schweitzer). . . . . . Have a nice #caturday. . . . . .Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
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Purple is the color of the imagination but also is specifically associated with royalty and the nobility.The daisy’s message is one of hope and renewal…A purple daisy is a beautiful combination ..Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
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Helleborus (Christmas Rose). . . . .. Helleborus consists of approximately 20 species of herbaceous or evergreen perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. It blooms during this time and, for this reason, it is also called “Christmas rose”. Many species are poisonous. . . .. . Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
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Alstroemeria commonly called the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Alstroemeriaceae.Many hybrids and at least 190 cultivars have been developed, featuring many different markings and colors, including white, yellow, orange, apricot, pink, red, purple, and lavender. The flower, which resembles a miniature lily, is very popular for bouquets and flower arrangements in the commercial cut flower trade. . . Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
Source: Alstroemeria.
“There are two means of refuge from the misery of life -. Music and Cats” . (Albert Schweitzer). . . . . . Have a nice #caturday. . . . . .Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
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Five famous quotes about butterflies …1.“Well, I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.” (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince)2.”We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever.”(Carl Sagan).3.”In nature a repulsive caterpillar turns into a lovely butterfly. But with humans it is the other way around: a lovely butterfly turns into a repulsive caterpillar.” (Anton Chekhov)4.”This magnificent butterfly finds a little heap of dirt and sits still on it; but man will never on his heap of mud keep still.” (Joseph Conrad).5. The fluttering of a butterfly’s wings can effect climate changes on the other side of the planet.”(Paul Erlich)Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
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