Happy Diwali, the Indian festival of lights

Happy Diwali to all my Indian friends and bloggers.

May the light bring you Happiness and Joy

The changes in nature as a holy way…

Autumn has arrived as of today and with it the amazing wonders of changes in nature begin.

The red lantern flower or also called Chinese Lantern flower, the Latin name is Physalis  Alkekengi , presents one of the beautiful changes.

It is also a popular ornamental plant

From the beautiful lantern it eventually changes to a precious , like a spider web looking plant.

Until the entire plant turns into a seed. In Japan it’s seeds are used as part of the Bon Festival ( a major holiday being celebrated) as offerings to guide the souls of the deceased.

I like to finish those wonders of nature with a quote of the famous photographer Diane Arbus ” I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn’t photograph them” , well I won’t take credit for that , so I am adding”if they wouldn’t be captured”.

Enjoy the beauty of the change of nature in all it’s abundance.

 

 

 

 

 

Remembrance …after September 11…

…..Ground Zero in the work of rebuilding

.. reflections of my last visit a few years ago

 

Across the compound of construction..

….the glory of hope in a glorious sunset.

 

The language of flowers…. Dahlias

The Zen Moment of a flower.

 

In the language of flowers, Dahlias represent “dignity and stability , as well as meaning the gratitude exceeds your care”.

Close ups captured in  my lens, let you really see the soul of this flower

Flowers are translucent, in their own way they are messengers.

Enjoy what you see.

Lotus Flower Leaves

I have posted before about the Lotus Flower, a plant starting to grow in muddy water and eventually emerging into a beautiful blooming flower. Which is a significant symbol especially in Buddhism.

Today I want to introduce the beauty of the leaves of the Lotus Flower.

The Lotus flower leaves are just as amazing as their blooming. Little water droplets on their leaves pick up dirt particles ..

 

…. this is kind of a self cleaning process…

…. this phenomenon is called ” Lotus Effect”

Enjoy what you see http://www.corneliaweber-photography.com

 

 

 

 

 

Floral Photography impressions

Recently I got a bouquet of Bella Donna flowers, which ended up in a photo session.

Bella Donna is named in Italian as ” Beautiful lady”.

Bella Donna has been used in herbal medicine for centuries as a pain reliever,  muscle relaxer and for inflammation.

How amazing, that such a most beautiful flower contributes to so much healing.

Enjoy what you see

Zen Moments in a Japanese Garden

The Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden in Pasadena, California was built and designed in the first half of the 20th century. Its the only remaining Japanese-style garden created before World War2  as a residence in Southern California.

This pond-style stroll garden features waterfalls and a formal teahouse on a approximately two acres of land.

The Teahouse

 

 

Strolling through this garden it brings peace and a being in the moment feeling, to the mind.

 

The Zen Moments in a garden…..

Water pipes made of bamboo, dripping into little ponds, a gurgle sound.

Even a spider web shows it’s beauty

A dragonfly buzzing around.

Just taking a moment to take it all in the beauty of Zen