Columbine #2 blue and gold parrot A close-up portrait of a

A close-up portrait of a boa constrictor

and flowers

Caught in the oncoming headlights of a car in a graffiti covered subway

The allium flower symbolises unity

faithfulness

Columbine #2 blue and gold parrot A close-up portrait of aEuropean Photography Awards Gold Another Columbine flower. These delicate little creatures have a slightly otherworldly look about them. The Celtics believed in the world of dreams and visions and that columbines were the portal to this world. In some cultures the Columbine symbolises ascension. This one does seem to be floating upwards, in a rather ethereal way! They are small and need a macro lens for close up photography. This one is a 90 shot