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Longwood Gardens - Water Lilies
Oct 22, 2023 21:52:49 #
Reuss Griffiths
Loc: Ravenna, Ohio
I have been delayed in posting this because I was chasing and eclipse, unsuccessfully in Corpus Christi, TX. Clouds got in the way at just the wrong time. Other hoggers from the same area were more successful.
Longwood Gardens is currently reimagining their Water Lily Pond so this is from a previous visit. The main pond is circular but is surrounded by smaller rectangular ponds on all sides. What's interesting is that several of the ponds have the Santa Cruz Water Platters which have pads 4-5 ft in diameter which can support frogs and other small critters with ease. While not technically water lilies, they also have lotuses which are my favorites in several of the ponds.
Longwood Gardens is currently reimagining their Water Lily Pond so this is from a previous visit. The main pond is circular but is surrounded by smaller rectangular ponds on all sides. What's interesting is that several of the ponds have the Santa Cruz Water Platters which have pads 4-5 ft in diameter which can support frogs and other small critters with ease. While not technically water lilies, they also have lotuses which are my favorites in several of the ponds.
Main circular pond with the flower of my life looking on. Note the size of the Vera Cruz Water Platters.
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A cluster of yellow lilies. Got photobombed by a bee and didn't see him until post.
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A lotus bud opening along with one just finished blooming and a lotus pod to boot.
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One of the peripheral retangular ponds full of lilies of several different colors.
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A pink water lily laying on a pad. The different pads and dark water makes for a nice background
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A white lily in stark relief against a dark background
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A purple lily rounds out the color spectrum
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Another of the peripheral ponds.
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A vibrant violet-red lily, one of my favorites
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A lotus in full bloom, my star of the show.
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Oct 22, 2023 22:20:31 #
Oct 22, 2023 23:40:06 #
Reuss Griffiths wrote:
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All wonderfully beautiful.
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Oct 23, 2023 00:03:57 #
Reuss Griffiths
Loc: Ravenna, Ohio
NMGal wrote:
Beautiful!
Thanks for looking in and your kind comment, Barbara. The lily pond was a target-rich environment for photographers and I took advantage of it.
Oct 23, 2023 00:04:56 #
Reuss Griffiths
Loc: Ravenna, Ohio
lamiaceae wrote:
All wonderfully beautiful.
Glad you enjoyed them. I really enjoyed putting this together to share as well.
Oct 23, 2023 06:13:38 #
Reuss Griffiths wrote:
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Beautiful Set !!!
Oct 23, 2023 10:29:51 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
Reuss Griffiths wrote:
I have been delayed in posting this because I was ... (show quote)
Reuss, in that tranquil pond, the flowers you're showing here display their delicate petals like nature's own watercolor paintings. Their blossoms, pristine and pure, glow with a radiant grace, and their vivid hues are mirrored in the still, glassy surface of the water. Each lily looks like a testament to nature's artistry, a masterpiece of elegance and serenity, capturing the essence of beauty in the gardens. And you surely caught it all.
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Oct 23, 2023 11:11:18 #
Reuss Griffiths
Loc: Ravenna, Ohio
Manglesphoto wrote:
Beautiful Set !!!
Glad you liked them Frank and thanks for looking in.
Oct 23, 2023 11:18:11 #
Reuss Griffiths
Loc: Ravenna, Ohio
MosheR wrote:
Reuss, in that tranquil pond, the flowers you're showing here display their delicate petals like nature's own watercolor paintings. Their blossoms, pristine and pure, glow with a radiant grace, and their vivid hues are mirrored in the still, glassy surface of the water. Each lily looks like a testament to nature's artistry, a masterpiece of elegance and serenity, capturing the essence of beauty in the gardens. And you surely caught it all.
Mel, I believe you're taking a page out of my playbook. When I really like something, I try to offer a substantive comment on why I like it. Your comments mean a lot to me because of the thought behind them and you took the time to express it in terms you knew I would like. A heart-felt thanks.
Oct 23, 2023 11:20:16 #
Reuss Griffiths
Loc: Ravenna, Ohio
CCPhotoist wrote:
Nice shots.
Happy you liked them and thanks for taking the time to check them out.
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Oct 23, 2023 12:56:33 #
Reuss Griffiths
Loc: Ravenna, Ohio
Earnest Botello wrote:
Beautiful series, Reuss.
Thanks Earnest. Glad you liked them. It's a great place for photography
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