Lost in Translation
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Weekly Photo Challenge: LOST IN THE DETAILS
Some months ago I took this photo of my favourite fruit, the pomegranate, and though the myth that follows, is not related to the title of this challenge, I would like to share it with you.
In the Greek myth of Persephone’s abduction by Hades, lord of the underworld, the pomegranate represents life, regeneration, and marriage. One day while out gathering flowers, Persephone noticed a narcissus of exquisite beauty. As she bent down to pick it, the earth opened and Hades seized her and dragged her down to his kingdom. By eating a few pomegranate seeds, Persephone tied herself to Hades—the pomegranate being a symbol of the indissolubility of marriage. Inconsolable at the loss of her daughter, the corn goddess Demeter prevented the earth from bearing fruit unless she saw her daughter again. Zeus intervened and worked out a compromise: Persephone should live with Hades for one third of the year and the other two thirds with Demeter. Persephone’s return from the underworld each year is marked by the arrival of Spring.
Some people say the apple is the forbidden fruit, others say it is the tomato, and yet others claim the real pomme d’amour is the pomegranate.
Lost in Translation 
That’s a fabulous shot of a pommegranate, Paula. Those Gods were so mischievous, weren’t they? I’m just happy that Spring is in the air. (well, almost!)
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According to Demeter, any day now ;). Keep well Jo 🙂 And thank you for liking my shot. For once I was happy with it too 😀
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Great photo and a great subject! I used to live in Greece, and one of my favourite customs is when pomegranates are thrown on the floor outside a wedding as a sign of fertility. It does get a little messy though!
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Thank you for sharing this custom with me, Sas 🙂
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The good friends Israel & Iran both use pomegranate when they celebrate new year 🙂
It’s a tasty fruit that I like a lot, but mangostan and punjabi mango is my favorites.
Great photo!
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I have yet to try mangostan :S. Thank you CG 🙂
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Gorgeous photo, Paula. I feel I could just pick some seeds out and eat them right away 🙂
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🙂 Thank you, Marianne. I wish I could offer you some 😀
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Beautiful photo, I just love that color! 🙂
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Thank you, Nancy 🙂
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Che bellezza!
Il “pomme d’amour ” e’ anche il mio frutto preferito….
La foto e’ stupenda!
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Really? I didn’t know that :D. I had the last one for this season just two days ago… Grazie Anna. xo
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Fabulous picture .Pomegranate is a fruit of health.Thank you for sharing.All the best.Jalal
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That’s true, Jalal. Wish you a good health!
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omygoodness what a beautiful blog post all around! loved the story and your photo is gorgeous!!
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Thank you so much, Moni. Have a nice weekend!
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Brilliant shot Paula 🙂
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I appreciate this, Jake. Thank you 🙂
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I agree with Jake. Brilliant!
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Thank you Sweetie 🙂
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The thing that really gets me about this is how well lit it is. The detail is great, but the lighting is perfect.
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I wish I could take the credit for that … it was the natural light on my balcony ;). Thank you , Jeffo 🙂
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Wonderful captured, many berries are so full of beautiful details… 🙂
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Thank you Drake 🙂 Help yourself to some 😉
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Somehow this music went very well with this. How enjoyable. I loved the story, music, and the image.
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Thank you so much Dinkerson 🙂
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Beautiful color and detail in this image and now I want one of those. Have not had one in years.
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It’s about time that you do, Phil… it is very healthy. I appreciate your comment 🙂
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My favorite fruit also… I just worry about staining my clothing when I eat them as I attack it with tenacity 🙂 hahaha
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Yay, more pomegranate lovers :). I also end up looking a mess after eating them 😀
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Yes, this is brilliant Paula, like little jewels!
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This same thought has also crossed my mind 😉
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Yummmmm! *going to the store immediately*
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😆
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You have reminded me how much I enjoy pomegranates. Love the jewel tone light and sparkle of your shot Paula!
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🙂 I am glad you do Patti … they are good for you 😉 Thank you!
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Beautiful details. Fruits not only are delicious but has the most fascinating colors and patterns.
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Thank you very much IT 🙂
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Nice story of pomegranate.. cool musics.. superb photo.. 🙄
– wish you all the best, Paula –
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Lovely arils
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Excellente macro ! Ça y est, j’ai l’eau à la bouche ! 😀
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Celle-la je considere bonne 😀
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Oui sans aucun doute ! 😛
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