“Perfect Love”

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Robyn Graham Photography

“Perfect Love”

“A beautiful thing is never perfect.” – Unknown

In the Victorian Language of Flowers one of the meanings of the tulip is “Perfect Lover”. We’ve all experienced beautiful love, but have you experienced a perfect love, or lover? Can you define perfect love or describe the perfect lover? You are thinking, aren’t you? 😉

I thought the quote above was a “perfect” accompaniment to the image – when in full bloom the Tulip was beautiful and appeared perfect. But as the wholeness of the Tulip began to fade and it began to wilt, the perception of having “perfect” symmetry and grace disappeared. However, as seen in the image above, the beauty remains. To intertwine the image, the quote, and the meaning of the Tulip, one can think of the loves/lovers one has experienced and ponder the beauty of each and what made those loves/lovers perfect, or what caused them to lack perfection.

Have a wonderful weekend filled with beautiful and near perfect love!

41 thoughts on ““Perfect Love””

lauramacky on January 23, 2015 at 3:19 PM said:

This is just beautiful! I love the words and the image together. It’s well…”perfect”! 😀

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 23, 2015 at 3:22 PM said:
  
  Thanks Laura! Smiles to you lovely lady!
  
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  - lauramacky on January 23, 2015 at 3:24 PM said:
    
    You’er welcome 🙂 LOL…we are checking each other’s things at the same time!
  - Robyn Graham Photography on January 23, 2015 at 3:38 PM said:
    
    I noticed that too! Have a great weekend!
  - lauramacky on January 23, 2015 at 4:11 PM said:
    
    Thank you Robyn, you too!
Patti Kuche on January 23, 2015 at 3:34 PM said:

Such a beautiful and thoughtful post Robyn!

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 23, 2015 at 3:38 PM said:
  
  Thank you Patti! XO
  
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Don Royster on January 23, 2015 at 4:16 PM said:

The quote and the photograph remind me of Yasunari Kawabata. His work focuses on the transiency of beauty.That it is impossible to nail it down. As soon as you think you have it, it slips away.

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 23, 2015 at 6:27 PM said:
  
  I am off to check out his work, Don! Thanks for the tip! Have a wonderful weekend!
  
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  - Don Royster on January 23, 2015 at 6:29 PM said:
    
    My favorite of his novels is The Old Capital.
kiwiskan on January 23, 2015 at 4:16 PM said:

love the quote also

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 23, 2015 at 6:26 PM said:
  
  Many thanks! Have a terrific weekend.
  
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Dina on January 23, 2015 at 4:37 PM said:

Lovely work, thank you, Robyn! Exquisite image.

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 23, 2015 at 6:26 PM said:
  
  Thank you very much Dina! So kind of you to take time to comment. Have a wonderful weekend!
  
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  - Dina on January 24, 2015 at 4:24 AM said:
    
    My pleasure! 🙂
suej on January 23, 2015 at 4:38 PM said:

Love your image of the fading tulip….most interesting blurry effect, how did you achieve that? It’s not all depth of field is it? And your words made for an interesting read….

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 23, 2015 at 6:26 PM said:
  
  Hi Sue! Thanks so much for taking time to comment. Yes, my dear, that blurry effect is all through my placement of the subject in relation to the light and aperture. I love what adjusting aperture can do to a subject.
  
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  - suej on January 24, 2015 at 3:22 AM said:
    
    Oh, exactly! At the moment, I am looking for detail in my decaying flowers, but if I can get the right light and background I may try some more ‘arty’ effects! The slight problem may be the smallest aperture on a mirrorless….1.8 is not 1.8 equivalent on full frame, so I may not get the effects I want.
  - Robyn Graham Photography on January 24, 2015 at 9:29 AM said:
    
    Enjoy working with your flowers, Sue! I look forward to seeing what you create! The wonderful thing about flowers is that you can capture their detail and have texture and beauty or you can use a shallow depth of field and create a soft dreamy effect…all depending on the light of course. Have fun my friend!
  - suej on January 24, 2015 at 9:33 AM said:
    
    Oh, I have plenty of fun with those! But I am seriously frustrated trying to get some effects with off camera flash at the mo…not my thing!
  - Robyn Graham Photography on January 24, 2015 at 10:01 AM said:
    
    I so prefer natural light for my flowers. Off camera flash can be a challenge – just remember distance and power have to work together! Best of luck!
  - suej on January 24, 2015 at 10:04 AM said:
    
    Ah, this isn’t for my flowers…like you I prefer natural light. This is for an internal competition at my photo society, but I think I may duck out of this one!!
Where God Takes Me on January 23, 2015 at 5:30 PM said:

Exquisite and ethereal, Robyn.

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 23, 2015 at 6:24 PM said:
  
  Many thanks Vivian! I truly appreciate your kind words.
  
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Mike Pratt on January 23, 2015 at 6:20 PM said:

Superb, Robyn! A very beautiful image and accompanying words 🙂

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 23, 2015 at 6:24 PM said:
  
  Thanks so much Mike!!! Have a fabulous weekend!
  
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Lisa Gordon on January 23, 2015 at 7:00 PM said:

How beautiful this is, Robyn!
Have a great weekend, my friend.

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 23, 2015 at 7:36 PM said:
  
  Many, many, many thanks Lisa! You have a wonderful weekend too!
  
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Marylin Warner on January 23, 2015 at 11:33 PM said:

You are so right, Robyn, and your photography reveals it beautifully. On my parents’ 60th wedding anniversary, a friend made this toast at their brunch: Young love is the hope…when you’re young and dewey-eyed and thrilling at the promises made. Rich, pure, tested and strong love is the joy…when you hold tight to each other’s hands and celebrate the promises kept.”

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 23, 2015 at 11:47 PM said:
  
  Thank you Marylin! And such a beautiful toast to your parents. I would say if they made it 60+ years they must have found perfect love – or at least perfected theirs for each other. Have a wonderful weekend. XO
  
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Chillbrook on January 24, 2015 at 8:41 AM said:

Beautifully done Robyn! Perfect bokeh!

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 24, 2015 at 9:26 AM said:
  
  Thank you very much Adrian! Oh how I love bokeh! Enjoy the weekend!
  
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norasphotos4u on January 24, 2015 at 9:42 PM said:

Gorgeous photo – perfect amount of detail and softness

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 25, 2015 at 10:22 AM said:
  
  Thank you Nora. Enjoy the day!
  
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Karen on January 25, 2015 at 2:29 PM said:

A very beautiful image.

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 25, 2015 at 4:23 PM said:
  
  Many thanks Karen! Have a great day!
  
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sedge808 on January 25, 2015 at 7:49 PM said:

Yes. I agree with Laura. So good. Made me think too.

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 25, 2015 at 7:55 PM said:
  
  Thanks so much Sedge!!!! Have a great week!!!
  
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LB on January 26, 2015 at 10:17 PM said:

Robyn, this quote, the photo, and the thoughts make the best combination.
The Victorian Language of Flowers is a fascination to me and am glad you included that in this post, too

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- Robyn Graham Photography on January 26, 2015 at 10:19 PM said:
  
  Thank you SO much Laurie! I am so glad you appreciate the language of flowers too!
  
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dave on February 2, 2015 at 10:48 PM said:

Exquisite, molten beauty!

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