— I am slowly trying to catch up with previous Nature Photo Challenges that Denzil’s Nature blog features every week on average. Last spring, he challenged us “to paint the internet yellow.” The theme was related to spring colors, as he stated in his post. As I write this, we are in the middle of fall in the northern hemisphere. I thought it would be nice to show yellow in the summer, fall, and winter, as well. I’m lucky to live in Austin, where the seasons come in late, except for summer. At the same time, I also thought it would be interesting to see what symbolic meanings the color yellow has. However, the meanings attributed to the color yellow may not hold true for everyone in every context. As a bright color, in general, yellow is often associated with positive emotions and energy. When I look at the opening photo of some spring Coreopsis above, I can feel the energy present in that color.
Among some of the symbolism associated with the color yellow, I can mention happiness and joy. Yellow can evoke a sense of warmth and cheerfulness, representing sunrays and the brightness of a sunny day. It is exemplified in this Fiery Skipper I photographed at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center just this past summer. That warm summer day brought out several pollinators to feast on Buttonbush flowers and other blooming summer wildflowers. Did you know that skippers are considered an intermediate form between butterflies and moths? Its wingspan measures only 1 – 1.25 inches (2.6 – 3.2 cm).
Yellow can also stimulate the mind, encourage creativity, and inspire artistic expression. I personally felt some of that in these fall photos I captured this year in Colorado in late September. Hiking those trails in the first two photos was a joy. Being immersed in nature and feeling the energy from those trees encouraged me to try new things. I could easily feel the energy and positivity coming from above with those trees covering our trails.
Although yellow is a cautionary warning sign, this symbolism can lead to awareness. Therefore, this color can represent wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual growth.
To wrap up the seasons in yellow, here are two photos made in the winter here in Austin. One is a clear sign that seasons in this part of the world can be delayed quite a bit. The photo of the leaves was captured on the first day of winter. As for the Daffodil, that came up a little later in mid-January.
Nicole Sara
Indeed it is amazing in your photos, the radiant yellow!
Egídio Leitão
Thanks for your compliment, Nicole. I appreciated the feedback.
Anita
A lovely collection of photos Egídio, yellow is really a color that convey positive emotions. The first picture is very beautiful and your image of the skipper is brilliant. I know how small they are and sometimes I’ve wondered if it might be a moth. Now I know.
Egídio Leitão
Anita, thanks for your compliment.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
Nice ones Egídio, Yellow can also stimulate the mind, encourage creativity, and inspire artistic expression. I feel that about orange.
Egídio Leitão
Thank you, Ritva. It’s intriguing how colors play a different role in our lives.
margaret21
A lovely, thoughtful and colourful post. The bright yellow of so many spring flowers is definitely something I look forward to each year.
Egídio Leitão
Thanks, Margaret.
Anne Sandler
Thanks for showing us beautiful yellow images Edigio. Yellow is a happy color for me.
Egídio Leitão
Thank you for your feedback. I like yellow, too. It is so full of energy.