Cherry Berry : Flower Photography: Santa Cruz Water Lily (Victoria cruziana)

Flower Photography: Santa Cruz Water Lily (Victoria cruziana)

This giant waterlily produces massive, floating mid-green lily pads that can reach up to 8 feet across and can support the weight of a small adult. Its leaves are reddish purple and softly hairy on the underside. The ephemeral, pineapple-scented blooms appear in summer, lasting only two nights. The 16-inch flowers are white the first night, turning pink on the second night. ~ http://www.finegardening.com/

25 comments:

Yvonne25 November 2011 at 13:11
WOW. This is stunning!
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betchai25 November 2011 at 13:51
Oh wow, what a stunning photograph Che, super love it
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Ellie25 November 2011 at 17:41
What a beatiful picture of a lovely flower.
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Nadege,25 November 2011 at 17:55
They are huge. I love the reflection of the flower in the water.
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Joyful25 November 2011 at 18:02
Very lovely.
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Tina´s PicStory25 November 2011 at 20:03
what a beautiful and interesting flower! thanks for sharing with us :)
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Icy BC25 November 2011 at 20:30
My goodness, that is a huge leaf and such beautiful texture, Cher!
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Point & Shoot25 November 2011 at 23:22
what a beautiful shot.
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rainfield6125 November 2011 at 23:37
Another beautiful one from you.
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Shanna26 November 2011 at 01:16
I've never seen one of these up close and personal. I enjoyed the information and the photograph.
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Catherine Grace Life Photography26 November 2011 at 02:10
Gorgeous shot in so many ways. Beautiful job!
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Modern Mom26 November 2011 at 03:30
Gorgeous!

Pink Flowers
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Kimba27 November 2011 at 00:03
Wow, awesome photo. I love the pink and green combo.
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chubskulit27 November 2011 at 01:12
Just gorgeous!

Pink Accessories, have a fun Saturday!
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Nita Davis27 November 2011 at 09:18
Very pretty!
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Kala27 November 2011 at 14:04
Fantastic perspective of the pads and lily.
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CameraCruise27 November 2011 at 19:01
Gorgeous!
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LauraX28 November 2011 at 07:38
such beauty!
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Ebie28 November 2011 at 08:29
Not only a beautiful flower, but the pads are so wonderfully captured!

Neat reflection!
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Pieces of Sunshine29 November 2011 at 17:33
Great shot of the lily pad.
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J Bar30 November 2011 at 13:28
Fantastic watery shot.
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LindyLouMac in Italy30 November 2011 at 19:23
I would love to see this fountain. I am calling by from the Watery Wednesday Meme today. I hope to join in often as I have now set up a separate photography blog.
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KB1 December 2011 at 15:31
Beautiful shot. My WW is up too.
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Ewa3 December 2011 at 08:58
beautiful! one of my favourite from week 51 link up :)
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Channal3 December 2011 at 23:54
beautiful shot...
much love Anna
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