Violaceous Water Lily by TwoPynts
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Description
Please excuse me while I further interrupt my St. Marys series. I just have to post these water lily photos now while they are 'fresh.' Here is another from the same pond. I assure those of you who thought that yesterday's lily might be plastic that it was indeed natural, as is this one. I can see why you might think them artificial though, they are just too perfect. My thanks to silverhalide for sending me a link (watergarden.org) that helped me identify yesterday's plant as a Shirley Byrne, though I'm still not 100% certain. I think today's is a Tina water lily, but a William McLane is not out of the running either. I'm no expert. ----- Water Lily Habitat The water lilies are well adapted to their habitat. They grow and live on the edge of ponds and lakes, in the shallow water. The climate of their habitat is usually hot. They grow in areas where there are few plants and because of this, they don't have competition for sunlight. This is very important because sunlight is the main way that water lilies are able to receive food and energy. The water lilies leaves are usually large and are able to store a lot of energy. Water lilies usually live in water that is rich in oxygen and receives a lot of sunlight. Water lilies are in danger because the wetlands are in danger. The wetlands are home to many species and the water lily is included. People are constantly draining the wetlands and do not know the species they are destroying: cattails, beavers, ducks, and water lilies just to name a few. Water lilies are able to reproduce rapidly, but if there is no where to reproduce, (like the wetland) it becomes impossible for reproduction. The Northern Wetlands in Australia are very similar to our very own wetlands here in the US. They have some of the same organisms, including the lily. They also must conserve their wetlands because if they don't they will be in trouble with the law and flood can occur. ----- Many thanks for your bloomin' comments (and the Votes) on my last upload, Water Lily Zoom. I'm overwhelmed by your response to my first real water lily photo! =o]
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Comments (34)
Superb lighting, depth, and colour. Quite magnificent!
"Come my little winged creatures," said Froggy on his pad, "An easy nectared treat on a hot dry day". FLICK LICK BURP, hehe.
Wow! Another amazing shot. These two latest uploads of yours have been nothing but perfect my man. Im impressed!!!! #:O)
What makes these so striking is the "Black" water!! Really sets-off the flowers! Like fireworks they are!!!
Love the glowing center on these beauties..nice shot!
I saw this one in the forum...such a lovely and romantic image, love the lighting..well done
Ohhh ohhhh!it's a gooooooooooooorgeous shot! Wonderful macro indeed!And the contrast are awesome!!!!So classic and beautiful!
Another amazing shot! This is absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful lighting and shadows and colors. Excellent image! :)
Definitely a beaut! KP
Wow, wow, wow!!!!!! This is sooooooooo beautiful!!!!!!! Sharp and composed well!!!! Into favs!!!! Hugs!!!!!!!
Wonderful, beautiful and eyecatching image! excellent work +++
Lovely as usual! Your efforts will not go unnoticed when the flower revolution comes.
In addition to getting votes I'm sure quite a few have selected these shots as favorites.Both are extraordinary captures,Kort.Huge congrats to you.They were well worth the repeated efforts!Now make sure you enlarge these beauties and hang them somewhere special.I know I would!Have a wonderful day,My friend.-M :^)
Wowwww, excellent capture y perfectly color and lightinf in this beautiful presentation !!! Good day and kiss ;)
Fabulous - I couldn't decide what I liked in the forum they are all so splendid. This looks so magical almost 3D with the colour depth of this flower - superbly captured / superbly presented !
votes-shmotes.. :P stands out in the quality.. it's just a pleasure to behold
BAM!! Another color poppen! shot....=]
Woooooooowwwwwwww an amazing and perfect capture of this water Lily, Excellent photo!! Have a nice evening, Henk
Gorgeous shot!
Wonderful capture and colors are splendid!!! Bravo :)
Another striking photo! Excellent again.
Purple Water Lily - this is so very beautiful. What a treat for the eyes. This is so special. Thank you. Hugs!!!!
Gorgeous! Love how the backdrop is very dark and the flower just glows against it.
What an awesome series, they are beautiful images.......
The Lilly leaves have an almost paper-like quality to them, too good to be true ! Fine capture Kort ~Cheers~
Stunning capture and awesome presentation. Accolades and V!!!!!
Unbelieveable clors and shape..great capture..
Alucinante ! What a prefect beauty ! Very fine !
Vibrant colors and presentation excellent:):)..V
A second very beautiful capture!