Pink Lotus is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on August 15th, 2014.
Pink Lotus
This is a macro photograph of a pink lotus that I took on a large pond in the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois. ... more
by Bruce Bley
Title
Pink Lotus
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a macro photograph of a pink lotus that I took on a large pond in the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois.
The lotus flower is an aquatic perennial. Sometimes mistaken for the water-lily, the lotus has a distinctively different structure. It also only comes in pink hues or white, whereas the lily comes in many different colors. The roots are implanted in the soil of a river or pond, and the leaves float on the surface. In some research reports, the lotus can control the temperature of itself just like humans and animals can.
Back in Egyptians times, the lotus flower was very important in their religion. Meaning creation and rebirth, it was a symbol of the sun, because at nightfall it closes and goes beneath the water and at dawn it climbs up above the water and reopens. It was the only plant to flower and fruit at the same time, as it would emerge as pure white from the depths of the muddy swamp and grow above the water.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage and in the various galleries and groups that I am a member of. Your comments on my work are greatly appreciated. Thank you for visiting.
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August 15th, 2014
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Comments (33)
TN Fairey
Breathtaking macro of the beautiful Pink Lotus Bruce! The details and colors are magnificent! l/f/p/t
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind compliment and promotions, TN Fairey. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group Art Shoppe Café, Jacqueline. I sincerely appreciate the honor and thank you for the L.
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on The Art Shoppe Cafe group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
Kym Backland
Wow, I had to come and look at this. so that yellow part of the lily, I thought it was a plastic thing in the flower. It looks like a Hummingbird feeder guard, if you know what I mean.. Great macro work. Thanks for the features and visits and votes to my place Bruce.. This is just gorgeous! LF
Connie Handscomb
wow .. Bruce .. this is an amazing macro here .. what an interesting centre! colours .. yum ; thanks for the description ... also very interesting :)))
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group ""Fine Art Wildflower Photography", Neal. I really appreciate it.
Kae Cheatham
Wonderful detail! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much, Kae. I really appreciate it and thank you for the L and visit.
Bruce Bley
Kelly, Thank you for the feature in the group "Flowers of the Tropics". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "In Living Color", Ronald. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Congratulations on your Featured Image in Flora ! Nice capture of this Gorgeous colorful Pink Lotus with nice light. L/F
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the lovely comment and L, Jeannie. I truly appreciate it and thank you for the congrats.
Bruce Bley
Sheree, Thank you for the feature in the group "Garden of Hope". You are to kind. Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Svetlana. I truly appreciate the feature in the group "The World We See". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
James, Thank you for the feature in the group "Beauty". I appreciate it and thank you for your support.
Bruce Bley
Jay, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Amateur Photographers- 2 Entries Per Day Please". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Neal I truly appreciate the feature in the group "Macro Photography Group". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "3 A Day Waiting Room ART". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Dennis thank you for the feature in the group "Photography the Fine Art". I sincerely appreciate it.
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