'Look for clovers in grassy lawns Search for shooting stars in the night Cross my fingers and dream on.'
Tracy Chapman
One of the most interesting things about holiday symbols, is their ability to make something special out of something mundane. Take evergreens... Many of us see hundreds, even thousands of them every day. We pass by them as we speed down the highway, paying little to no attention. At Christmas however, we seek out the perfect one to decorate in our living rooms.
Most of the year, we give little thought to bunnies, reindeer or turkeys. Then, on 'the' day, we hang big cardboard cutouts of them on our walls. Except for those Autumn holiday pies, few of us shop for pumpkins during the rest of the year.
Then there's the clover. Technically a herb, for most of us, and for the most of the year, the clover is simply a weed. An annoying addition to lawns that many home owners attempt to get rid of. Clovers blend so well into gardens and lawns that you can't really even see them unless your a few inches away.
On St. Patrick's Day however, this weed, especially the four-leaf variety, is celebrated. It hangs on our walls, around our necks, it's on banners, hats and St. Paddy's Day t-shirts. For model and photographer Luke G, a crown of clover made the perfect decorative crop for his St. Patrick's Day self-shoot.
Luke has created several holiday themed shoot for FH and this series is definitely one of my favorites. I love Luke's outside winter shoots, and like that clover on St. Paddy's Day, Luke's beautiful body always stands out, especially in a sea of snow. The addition of his green velvet jacket, and a dash of clover, were all Luke need to embrace the spirit and feel of the holiday.
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