Purple Iris In The Rain.
In the past I have captured many images that I thought were nice and at a much later date took on a special meaning.. This is just such an image taken in 2008 now in 2012 it has gained a very special meaning and message.
We have all heard the expression that into each life a little rain must fall. Over the years I have met several people that within the last year have become very special people to me. The sad part is some of the closest are currently in the midst of a sever storms. The storms may be sudden and violent, long term, seemingly without end or a flash flood following a previous storm: but a storm never the less.
Likewise we have also heard the expression April showers bring May flowers. These people are beautiful flowers already (one is more of a thistle, but beautiful in its own right); so why the storm?. This image offers an answer.
This Iris was located close to a road.. The storm came and washed away the grime and tarnish of life, restoring it to its original splendor.. The rain also provided rejuvenating nourishment filling it with new life, and also added additional sparkle to its natural grandeur.
And then, as this image indicates the storm dissipates and the sunshine returns and what beauty abounds.
