I've noticed a wide variety of berries in my neighborhood this year. Wanting to see my teenager get a little fresh air and sunshine, I cajoled him to join me on my walk. When I explained that I wanted his help to spot berries to photograph he said, "What? You want to do berry photography?" His comment was I think his feeble attempt to talk me out of it so he could resume his gaming and social networking. He does know by now that living with a creative sort would require more cleverness than his comment. "It isn't berry photography." I told him. "It is nature photography with an emphasis on berries." He wasn't impressed and reluctantly leashed our dog and in his goofy way said how I was ruining his life. We both laughed as we made our way down the block toward the park.
Now I am not familiar with the names of the plants only that I like what I see. Why is it that in past years I didn't notice the berries? I did a quick search to see if berries had any significance and this is what I found.
Dream Interpretation Berries
If you dream of picking berries, you are looking for a lover. Eating berries denotes erotic desires. It could also mean that you are going to win something. Unripe or dried berries denote impending frustrations and conflicts, and misfortune in love.
Hmmm. There could be some truth to this as I have been feeling more passionate these days and thoughts of having a companion to share the journey would be really great. I'm not forlorn as much as feeling interested in the idea. I'll tell you though that I have more interest in hunting berries than lovers right now. If my path crosses a suitable suitor, bonus.
Let's take a look at the berries I found to see if I'm looking for a lover or if they denote impending frustrations, conflicts, and misfortune in love.
These are looking pretty plump. I love that passionate red color too.
I looked up at one tree that I have walked by for years and today it was the first time I noticed that it too has berries.
These berries were a favorite of mine as a child. I especially adored them in the winter when there was little other color found on snowy days. I would imagine that these are little bells for little fairies.
Look at the abundance and colors here.
I am particularly drawn to these berries. I think it is for their shape and color. I love how the yellow outer leaves burst open to reveal the juicy red berry. The texture and color is fabulous. I resisted trimming off branches to take home. I think all of the berries I found would make great materials for my Ikebana arrangements.
As I looked back on the interpretation of berries, I remembered that I did win something recently and in fact, it came in on Saturday.
Check out this fabulous crown that I won! It is designed by Alisa Burke and it is made out of canvas. The more I think about it, I have been very lucky. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to even find a new traveling companion.
Related Links:
Art Every Day Month
Alisa Burke's blog