Happy Valentine’s Day

“The reason why love is eternal is that it does not exist for itself, but gives life to those it transforms.” – Jeffrey Fry

My Heart Aches for You

My Heart Aches for You

Admiration

Admiration

Sweet and Lovely

Sweet and Lovely

Pure Love

Pure Love

The titles of the photographs of red and white carnations are based on the meaning of red, white, and striped carnations in the Victorian Language of Flowers.  I took the liberty to combine meanings and alter them a bit to ensure that the titles conveyed my vision and intention of each image.

Immortality and Compassion

“I believe that man will not merely endure; he will prevail.  He is immortal, not because he alone among the creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of kindness and compassion.” – William Faulkner

Immortality

Immortality

Compassion

Compassion

What do you think?  Black and white or color?  Does one speak to you more than the other?