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30-Jun-2019 Tim Betts

Three water lilies in one

I thought this was the most intriguing scene with the water lily, its reflection and a shadow.

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We made our usual trek to Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens to see the lotuses and water lilies in advance of their July festival since we won’t be able to attend. I don’t know if we were too early or too late, or both, but either the lotuses were completely spent or still buds and didn’t offer much in the way of photo ops. In addition, very few water lilies were in bloom, and mainly white ones at that. There were, however, a lot of dragonflies and butterflies and a couple of birds, some of which we managed to capture. It was a pleasant afternoon despite the heat, but not quite what we were expecting!

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

Joined at the neck, posted earlier:


other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Graeme07-Jul-2019 09:24
This is a gorgeous colour with exceptional details, Helen V
Don07-Jul-2019 02:53
I'll stick with the main show - 'tis blue perfection.
Being Me06-Jul-2019 20:32
So lovely! V
Martin Lamoon06-Jul-2019 20:25
Stunning waterlily ,great capture of the colour and detail.
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Nick Paoni06-Jul-2019 20:25
The color is so amazing.
Ton T.06-Jul-2019 17:46
A real beauty Helen! I like the contrast between the vibrant colored lily and the brown colored water
Jean Chiasson06-Jul-2019 17:42
Beautiful image and vivid colors Helen BV
Dave Berry06-Jul-2019 17:38
Well seen, with reality, reflection and shadow all in one. V
Karen Stuebing06-Jul-2019 15:52
The pretty water lily seems almost unrooted in this fascinating photo. Great detail and color. V.
Julie Oldfield06-Jul-2019 15:31
Beautiful lone flower. Love the shadow. V
joseantonio06-Jul-2019 15:23
the contrast of color is fascinating.V.
chris morton06-Jul-2019 15:13
nice
larose forest photos06-Jul-2019 14:49
Very nicely captured! Gorgeous colour on this water lily too. V
Kuriacose Joseph06-Jul-2019 14:31
The original, a reflection, and a shadow. Nicely done!
Jeff Real06-Jul-2019 14:22
Well seen, Helen!
This is really a uper composition!
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Ann Cleeves06-Jul-2019 14:22
A striking shot of this solitary bloom.
Jim Coffman06-Jul-2019 13:54
Nice capture and I love that color!!