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24-Jul-2021

Lotus pond pitfalls

There are a number of large lotus ponds as well as water lily ponds at the aquatic gardens, which can all be accessed by dirt paths running between them, allowing closeup views of the blossoms. The paths can be a bit tricky at times, especially after a heavy rain, when what looks like solid ground is really a mud hole.

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We’ve now been to the Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens twice in the past month after keeping away during the worst (or the previous worst) of the pandemic. In addition to them being stunningly beautiful, it’s nice to see so many people there enjoying nature.

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

Perpetual motion machine, posted earlier:

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Zoltán Balogh11-Aug-2021 19:17
Truly beautiful image, Helen! V
Nirvan Hope01-Aug-2021 04:33
I would love visiting this place - it looks like a lush tropical paradise! Perhaps rubber boots are advisable after a rain!
Raymond Ma01-Aug-2021 04:11
Such a lovely lush pattern with spots of pink highlights. ~V~
hayl01-Aug-2021 00:35
What a wonderful place to be able to visit. How restorative after a long covid time.
Dennis Hoyne31-Jul-2021 23:46
A gorgeous site, so beautifully photographed. It looks like wilderness in the city.
Julie Oldfield31-Jul-2021 22:17
It’s well worth the mud to see such a beautiful sight. V
Hank Vander Velde31-Jul-2021 22:01
Beautiful indeed Helen and right too about seeing happy people out and about.
Pierre Martin31-Jul-2021 21:49
lot of vegetation there, great presentation of that beautiful pond!
Isabel Cutler31-Jul-2021 18:45
Beautiful eye candy
globalgadabout31-Jul-2021 18:34
reaching a paradise like this pond should entail some challenges, at least according to Buddhist cosmology..
Industrial Heritage31-Jul-2021 18:32
It makes it exciting to visit this gardens. You can be put right on the lotus when you slip.
joseantonio31-Jul-2021 18:15
a lovely angle to enjoy all that beauty.V.
janescottcumming31-Jul-2021 17:54
Lots of pretty flowers there! Best to wear goulashes when visiting. V