The Elemental Easter Egg

I have always loved the simple beauty of an egg; nature's version of minimalistic art.

Eggs have always been considered a representation of new life. The reason why Easter and eggs are so closely linked was probably due to eggs being forbidden during Lent. During the strict Lenten fast of forty days no eggs were eaten. It was during Easter that the consumption of eggs resumed after the strict Lenten fast. Eggs were thus a mainstay of Easter meals, and a prized Easter gift for children and servants. Read more at www.theholidayspot.com/easter/history/icons/easter_egg.htm#G52lq0lsVuGlrqWJ.99

Happy Easter to all my ipernity friends! :-)

Berny, Gisela Plewe, , and 63 other people have particularly liked this photo

78 comments - The latest ones

Taormina

Viele Grüße!

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Taormina

Vielen danke, Katja! :-))

8 years ago.

Jadviga Grase ^club

Beauty !!!!!
Happy Easter !

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jadviga Grase ^club

Thank you so much, Jadviga! :-))

8 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

Nicely minimalistic, Valerie! The simpler it looks the more difficult to achieve.

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Thank you so much, Gudrun, and welcome to TSC! :-))

8 years ago.

Pam J ^club

Perfect !

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you so very much, Pam! :-))

8 years ago.

Hélène Lombard

Une très belle photo. Happy Easter.

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Hélène Lombard

Merci beaucoup, Helene! :-)

8 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club

Really eggceptional, Val. Bravo!!

And Happy Easter to you and your family. :)

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Karen's Place ^club

Thank you so very much, Karen! You're a good egg ;-))

8 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Valfal ^club

lol, Val! :D

8 years ago.

Dida From Augsburg ^club

Simple but beautiful and not easy to take!

Happy Easter, Val!

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Dida From Augsburg ^club

Thank you very much, Dida! :-))

8 years ago.

elvigiadelosamanecer… ^club

Happy Easter!. La imagen en blanco y negro es preciosa. Felicidades

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to elvigiadelosamanecer… ^club

Muchas gracias, Elvi! :-))

8 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Superbe conjugaison d'ombre et de lumiere ..!
Admirable ********
Happy easter

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Merci beaucoup, Malik! :-))

8 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

Simply perfect for Easter Valerie. Very original. Great use of light

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

Thank you so much, Carol :-))

8 years ago.

Heidiho ^club

The simple way of perfection ... light and dark .... a shadow play
... a wonderful work, Val !

Happy Easter to you !

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Heidiho ^club

Wow, thanks so much, Heidi! :-))

8 years ago.

Amazingstoker

Wonderfully minimal and well lit, well balanced image, very harmonious

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Amazingstoker

Thanks so very much, Stoker :-)

8 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Outstanding minimalism!

I saw it in
www.ipernity.com/group/minimalist-realsubjects

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thanks so very much, William! :-))

8 years ago.

Chrissy ^club

eine feine Aufnahme! Frohe Ostern!

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Chrissy ^club

Vielen danke, Chrissy! :-))

8 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Wonderful impression ! Happy easter, Valfal !

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Thank you so much, Percy!

8 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Admired in:
www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance

8 years ago.

Zulma

Admired in:
100% perfect

www.ipernity.com/group/centopercentoperfect100perfect

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Zulma

Thank you, Zulma :-)

8 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

Such a pure shape is a feast for the eyes, Val ! Happy Easter Sunday !!!

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Thank you so much, Marie-Claire! :-))

8 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Your wonderful image has been seen and admired in Pictorials

8 years ago.

Esther ^club

Marvelous lighting on this egg.

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Thanks so very much, Esther! :-))

8 years ago.

H C

Looks really great in blackandwhite. I like how you got the light on the edge of the egg.

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to H C

Thank you so very much, Harriet :-))

8 years ago.

Sami Serola (inactiv… ^club

Great study of light and shadows =)

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Sami Serola (inactiv… ^club

Thank you so much, Sami! :-))

8 years ago.

Clickity Click

There is great beauty in simple lines and this portrays that thought beautifully! :)

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Clickity Click

Thank you very much, Chris! :-))

8 years ago.

PhLB - Luc Boonen ^club

great treatment Valerie, harmonic is the right word

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to PhLB - Luc Boonen ^club

Thank you so much, Luc! :-))

8 years ago.

LutzP ^club

One eggsclusive egg in eggcellent b&w

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to LutzP ^club

You shelled out some kind words, Lutz; thanks so much! ;-))

8 years ago.

Jan

Very classy shot Val

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jan

Thank you so very much, Jan! :-))

8 years ago.

Gillian Everett ^club

Dramatic presentation! Well done!

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Gillian Everett ^club

Thank you very much, Gillian!

8 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Excellent, well done.
Have a great new week ;-)

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Thank you so much, June :-))

8 years ago.

autofantasia ^club

Loving your minimalist take on the challenge Val ... the detail on the surface of the egg is, dare I say it, rather eggsquisite! ;)

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to autofantasia ^club

Thank you so very much, Paul! I have to admit that I am egged on by your encouraging words ;-))

8 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Valfal ^club

You and your puns Val ... you crack me up at times! ;)

8 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Thank you for sharing your beautiful capture with us.

Stunning Shots on Black

8 years ago.

Wierd Folkersma ^club

very basic yes, but well done

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Wierd Folkersma ^club

Thank you very much, Wierd :-))

8 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Yes, a real excellent picture, Valerie ! ******

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Thank you so very much, Christiane! :-))

8 years ago.

Danielle

C'est Magnifique et j'ai beaucoup aimé ton article !!!!!!!
De Joyeuses Pâques en retard, mais de bon coeur !

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Danielle

Merci beaucoup, chere Danielle! :-))

8 years ago.

Diederik Santema ^club

I like the simplicity and light of this photo

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Diederik Santema ^club

Thank you so much, Diederik :-))

8 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Wishing you a happy, belated Easter!

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thanks very much, William! :-))

8 years ago.

J. Gafarot ^club

Well done.

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to J. Gafarot ^club

Thank you so much! :-))

8 years ago.

Fantasyfan

I love that subtle texture. Very inspiring

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Fantasyfan

Thank you so very much, Sanna :-))

8 years ago.

sasithorn_s

Excellent photo and great info, Val!!

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to sasithorn_s

Thank you so much, Sas! :-))

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club

Thank you very much, Tim, your words are much appreciated! :-))

8 years ago.

RHH ^club

Very well done minimalist composition.

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club

Thanks so very much, Ron! :-))

8 years ago.

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