red rose and vintage postcards.. some notes...... The rose has always been valued for its beauty and fragrance and has a long history of symbolism and meaning. The ancient Greeks and Romans identified the rose with their goddesses of love (Aphrodite and Venus). In Rome a wild rose would be placed on the door of a room where confidential matters were discussed. The phrase sub rosa, or "under the rose", means to keep a secretderived from this ancient Roman practice. According to the Victorian "Language of flowers", different coloured roses each have their own symbolic meaning: * Red: love * Pink: grace, lesser feelings of love * Dark Pink: gratitude * Light Pink: admiration, sympathy * White: innocence, purity, secrecy, friendship, reverence and humility. n some pagan mythologies, no undead or ghostly creatures (particularly vampires) may cross the path of a wild rose. It was thought that to place a wild rose on a coffin of a recently deceased person would prevent them from rising again. THANKS EVERYBODY WHO MAKE THIS SHOT TOP TEN
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Margaret Maclean 20 Nov 2006
beautiful photo, a lot of work and consideration went into this pictureRenata Cavanaugh 14 Nov 2006
BeautifulDoris B. Lambling 09 Nov 2006
beautiful love messenger - marvelous composed :))Ruth Kauffman 07 Nov 2006
This is beautifully composed with a gorgeous rose as the subject! Great shot Kostas!!Anonymous Guest 07 Nov 2006
beautiful composition great info reguarding colors and meaningsBrigitte Hintner 06 Nov 2006
This is such a wonderful photo and great tribute to the two goddesses Aphrodite and Venus !!! And I think the red rose is the best and nicest sign for love , isn't it ? Amazing work Kostas !KC CHANG 06 Nov 2006
JUST WONDERFUL!Heidi Olson 05 Nov 2006
Lovely shot!Stacy Steinman 05 Nov 2006
very charming. a wonderful capture!Laura Smith 04 Nov 2006
Beautiful photograph! Love the sentiment it inspires.Bruce Hill 04 Nov 2006
A great composition Kostas.Jerry 03 Nov 2006
I love it! It's a Classic stlye seen here again!Rodrigo Rocha Freitas 03 Nov 2006
beauty.cynthia berridge 03 Nov 2006
so beautifulbert cortes 03 Nov 2006
Great photo, Kostas.Patty Day 03 Nov 2006
Marvelious shot!!! Your very good, Kostas!!!!Christine brand 03 Nov 2006
Most excellent theme and creation.Emily Reed 03 Nov 2006
Your work is exquisite!Joke Schotting 03 Nov 2006
LOVE IT BEAUTIFUL RED ROSE KOSTAS!!!!