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By: Larry Fosse
Copyright ©2007

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Photographer	Larry Fosse {Karma:66493}
Project	#51 Silhouettes and Abstracts	Camera Model	Nikon D70
Categories	Abstracts	Film Format
Portfolio	Abstract	Lens	Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF Nikkor
Uploaded	4/8/2007	Film / Memory Type	Sandisk 1gb
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Views	356	Shutter	1/60
Favorites	0	Aperture	f/5.6
Critiques	14	Rating	Pending / 2 Ratings
Location	City - Cincinnati State - OHIO Country - United States
About	My annual Easter Story The egg yolk reminded them of the sun, which was regarded as the most powerful natural element. According to one legend birds were the favorite creatures of the sun god because they alone could soar into the heavens. People, being mere mortals, could not fly, but they could collect eggs, which they associated with the all-powerful sun god. In addition to this, the egg produced a rooster who they believed had the power to summon the sun every morning. With the advent of Christianity to Ukraine the egg became an important part of the Easter ritual associated with the new religion and many legends handed down throughout the ages relates the story of the origin of Easter eggs. When Christ was dying on the cross blood flowing from his many wounds fell on the ground. Wherever a drop fell a red Easter egg was created. Christ's mother, Mary, was standing beneath his cross praying and crying. Those red Easter eggs on which her tear would land, in turn, became elaborately decorated Easter eggs. Mary gathered all the eggs into a kerchief and went to Pontius Pilate to ask for permission to bury her son. On her way there she gave an Easter egg to each child she met, along with the admonition to live in peace. Arriving a the palace of Pilate, Mary fainted and the Easter eggs from her kerchief rolled all over the world, from that day on people everywhere decorate eggs at Easter time and give them to each other as an expression of love and peace. Thus in Ukrainian folklore a pagan ritual was incorporated into Christianity.

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Sam Andre {K:12484} 4/30/2007

very good illustration to a wonderful tale

Larry Fosse {K:66493} 4/9/2007

Bin posting this for 3 years...thanks Bill

Bill Telzerow {K:4993} 4/9/2007

I love the image; the wet look of the eggs, but I love the story better... What a great tradition to tell annually... Bravo Larry!

Cheers,

Bill

Larry Fosse {K:66493} 4/9/2007

Thanks Iman

Iman Fouad {K:12295} 4/8/2007

Thanks Larry , i enjoyed so much what you presented in about and turn to your great red eggs
captured so impressive with the story,exellent presentation and capture,exellent sharing.
Regards,
Iman

Larry Fosse {K:66493} 4/8/2007

Happy Easter Dave

Dave Stacey

{K:150877} 4/8/2007

A very colourful abstract, and interesting story behind it, Larry!
Dave.

Larry Fosse {K:66493} 4/8/2007

Thanks Bill...Happy Easter

Bill Voizin {K:78} 4/8/2007

Interesting legend Larry...Happy Easter!
--Bill Voizin

Larry Fosse {K:66493} 4/8/2007

Thanks Srna....Happy Easter!

Larry Fosse {K:66493} 4/8/2007

My Wife did Cathy...Glad you liked the story

Larry Fosse {K:66493} 4/8/2007

My Wife did Cathy...Glad you liked the story

Srna Stankovic

{K:172232} 4/8/2007

Dear Larry, beautiful about and wonderful tribute for Easter !!!
Love your abstract image of red eggs !!!
Excellent my dear friend :)
Wishing you peaceful and happy Easter full of love !!!
Hugs
Srna

Cathy Carroll {K:28144} 4/8/2007

Love the story! We were only discussing this very evening why eggs are an Easter symbol, and here are some answers!
The eggs look wet and have a good vibrancy. Did you create them? CC

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