Kiokio (Blechnum novae-zelandiae) - a photo on Flickriver

            The koru (Māori for "bight" or "loop") is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond and symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace. It is an integral symbol in Māori art, carving and tattoos. The circular shape of the koru helps to convey the idea of perpetual movement while the inner coil suggests a return to the point of origin.
Koru can also refer to bone carvings. Those generally take the shape of the uncurling fern plant. When bone is worn on the skin, it changes colour as oil is absorbed. The Māori took this to symbolise that the spirit of the person was inhabiting the pendant. When someone gives a pendant to someone else, it is the custom that they wear it for a time so that part of their spirit is given as well.
The koru is used in a stylised form as the logo of Air New Zealand and as an iconic symbol of New Zealand flora. Friedensreich Hundertwasser based his Koru Flag for New Zealand on the symbol, and it also formed the basis for a notable series of artworks by Gordon Walters. The koru swirls are also reminiscent of the Tomoe symbol in Japan. (from Wikipedia)
   

Taken in: New Zealand / West Coast / Boddytown (show map)

Taken on: August 31, 2007

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Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ5, f/2.8, 1/80 sec, 6mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Panasonic DMC-FZ5
Aperture:	f/2.8
Exposure Time:	0.013 sec (1/80)
Focal Length:	6mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	-1 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Spot
White Balance:	Manual
Light Source:	Fine Weather
Saturation:	Low
Sharpness:	Soft
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Ver.1.0
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