There was a very popular radio personality in San Francisco about 50 years ago who would close he show with these words: Out of the mud grows the lotus... Smart man.
you already know I am the same, I can never make the choice of which to show. these are all worthy of being on this post. wow and wow is what I think. I have never seen them in real life, and never seen a photo of the closed bud. awesome shots, every single one and you had beautiful light to work with. they are GORGEOUS
Wow...superb shots here !! I can never tire of seeing lotus flowers..white or pink!! Love those last two images too. Love the seeds..( they can be eaten ). Lovely sharp, soft, lovely images here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Devi :))))
They are gorgeous. This is something we almost never see around here. You have captured such good detail, even the texture.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your pictures blow me away.
ReplyDeleteThere was a very popular radio personality in San Francisco about 50 years ago who would close he show with these words: Out of the mud grows the lotus... Smart man.
ReplyDeleteFantásticas e de uma grande beleza estas fotografia, gostei e aproveito para desejar uma boa semana.
ReplyDeleteAndarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Very very pretty. Your photos are beautiful. I've never seen it at the stage it's at in the last two pictures. That's quite interesting
ReplyDeleteAn incomparable beauty!
ReplyDeleteyou already know I am the same, I can never make the choice of which to show. these are all worthy of being on this post. wow and wow is what I think. I have never seen them in real life, and never seen a photo of the closed bud. awesome shots, every single one and you had beautiful light to work with. they are GORGEOUS
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ReplyDeleteThe lotus is beautiful, lovely photos. Have a happy day and great week ahead.
An awesome series of photos captured in the lotus!! Such fragility is captured in the petals. And I love the lotus even more when the petals are gone.
ReplyDeleteYOu have really captured it in all of its glory. SO elegant and shapely. Friendship
ReplyDeleteWow...superb shots here !! I can never tire of seeing lotus flowers..white or pink!! Love those last two images too. Love the seeds..( they can be eaten ).
ReplyDeleteLovely sharp, soft, lovely images here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Devi :))))
The lotus flower is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, beautiful blog.
All the best
Maria
Wow Fantastic. I can see why you had to post all of them!! I wouldn't be able to pick only one either!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteLovely series.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful series of the lotus blossom. There is a place that I go to every year to photograph the lotus blossoms. I didn't get there this year.
ReplyDeleteOh, look at the details on this lotus blossom. Beautiful Rose, truly.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Gorgeous! Love seeing the different views.
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