Morning Blooms on the Lake
by Bruce Bley
Title
Morning Blooms on the Lake
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of pink lotuses blooming was taken on a large pond in the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois. It was beautiful summer day and I discovered these lotuses blooming in the early morning on one of the large lakes on the premises.
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 26th, 2016
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Comments (27)
Michael Mirijan
This delightful picture is featured on the Master page of the “PHENOMENAL CLUB” group, and may it be known, that the author is a full member of that exceptional group. Hearty congratulations to the great artist.
Bruce Bley replied:
Michael, Mirijan. I am very grateful for the feature in the group "PHENOMENAL CLUB”. Than you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Barbie, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "The 200 Club - Best Photos With Over 200 Views Up To 500". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations! Your excellent photography has been featured on the home page of The 200 Club, a very highly ranked Pixels/Fine Art America group. You are invited to post your featured image to all appropriate 200 Club discussion threads as a permanent archive and promotional opportunity.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Macro Marvels. I sincerely appreciate it.
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Robyn, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "The World We See". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Romuald, Thank you for the feature in the group "Arts Fantastic World". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring - Glances Of Summer", Dora. I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "USA Photographers ONLY", Kim. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Kim, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Flora". Thank you so much. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for your support.
Bruce Bley
Judy, Thank you so much for the feature in the group USA Photographers ONLY". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jasna, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
John, Thank you for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Lilies - Lotuses". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Frank, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Chicagoland Art Gallery". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Frank J Casella
Bruce -- CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - CHICAGOLAND ART GALLERY - group on Fine Art America, a PIXELS Company! Thank you for sharing it !!
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for your Greeting Cards For All Occasions homepage feature!
Bruce Bley replied:
Jean. I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Greeting Cards For All Occasions". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
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