Love [lŭv] n. || _{A deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from kinship, recognition of attractive qualities, or a sense of underlying oneness. Also an intense emotional attachment, as for a pet or treasured object.}

Animals || _{The most obvious choice for heart shapes involving animals is swans; pure, graceful creatures who mate for life. They are a worldwide symbol of love, and these artists have managed to capture moments of beautiful emotion between swan pairs. Also shown here are a few photographs of natural heart markings on cats' noses; another lovely and rare sight.}

Plants || _{Although plants are living things, we don't generally think of them as beings with emotions. Despite this, they can be found creating countless symbols of love. Is this mutation, or a sumbliminal message to remind us that there are more types of love on our planet?}

Weather || _{Weather and the way in which it shapes our planet can have very drastic effects; but it's often the subtleties that make it so beautiful and fascinating. Here is a collection of great captures which brilliantly portray how weather on Earth spreads the message of love; even if it can occasionally bring destruction. Just like love itself, it's a wonder how anything so beautiful can also cause so much harm.}

Shadows || And finally; this has been done many a time, but I feel the natural shadow of a heart created by placing a ring in the centrefold of a book is a very interesting concept. For instance, it could portray a love of literature, or maybe simply show a love story. The ring is also important in the way that it is a representation of eternity; when exchanged in marriage ceremonies, the idea of everlasting love is reinforced. Therefore, here are a few of the best 'Lovestory' shots on dA:

|| You can try to hide from love; but in the end it will find you.