Stargazer lily black and white print In the autumn trees shed

In the autumn trees shed their canopy of leaves

These clusters rise on tall stalks above the plant's strappy

the lily has also been a symbol of fertility

Originally from Persia and Turkey

Mute Swans form long-lasting pair bonds and often mate for life

Stargazer lily black and white print In the autumn trees shedThis image is created from time lapse photographs of a Stargazer Lily made over a period of 64 hours as it flowered. The lily family has traditionally represented innocence and purity. Artistic representations date back to ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and have been traced back to the Bronze Age in Crete. The pink varieties are also considered symbolic of prosperity and aspiration. Lilies are mentioned in the Old Testament, and in the New