There is something really special about water lilies (g. Nymphaea)—it’s easy for me to understand why impressionist painter Claude Monet was obsessed with them. During my recent visit to Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in Washington D.C. many of the water lilies were closed up, probably because of the extreme heat of the midday sun, but I did manage to get some shots.
The traditional white water lilies tend to have a calming effect on me. For those folks looking for a bit more passion, there were also some fiery red water lilies.
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It’s hard to avoid taking photos of water lilies.
Amen!
These are beautiful! !!! Did you take Ivone with you? She has been wanting to go and afraid to go on her own.
This was a totally unplanned trip on a Monday afternoon, so I didn’t have the chance to invite Ivone. Perhaps I’ll be able to go again sometime soon with her.
The first photo looks as though the lily is made of satin — stitched an filled, like a piece of fabric art. It’s beautiful.
Thanks. It struck me that there was a three dimensional feel to the lily, but did not think in terms of fabric art.
Always nice to see lilies.
Thanks, Chris. I am lucky if I get to see them a few times a year.
They are one of my favourite plants.. great examples here Mike
Thanks, Helen.