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/
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25 comments:

  1. Yvonne25 November 2011 at 13:11

    WOW. This is stunning!

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  2. betchai25 November 2011 at 13:51

    Oh wow, what a stunning photograph Che, super love it

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  3. Ellie25 November 2011 at 17:41

    What a beatiful picture of a lovely flower.

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  4. Nadege,25 November 2011 at 17:55

    They are huge. I love the reflection of the flower in the water.

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  5. Joyful25 November 2011 at 18:02

    Very lovely.

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  6. Tina´s PicStory25 November 2011 at 20:03

    what a beautiful and interesting flower! thanks for sharing with us :)

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  7. Icy BC25 November 2011 at 20:30

    My goodness, that is a huge leaf and such beautiful texture, Cher!

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  8. Point & Shoot25 November 2011 at 23:22

    what a beautiful shot.

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  9. rainfield6125 November 2011 at 23:37

    Another beautiful one from you.

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  10. 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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  11. Catherine Grace Life Photography26 November 2011 at 02:10

    Gorgeous shot in so many ways. Beautiful job!

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  12. Modern Mom26 November 2011 at 03:30

    Gorgeous!

    Pink Flowers

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  13. Kimba27 November 2011 at 00:03

    Wow, awesome photo. I love the pink and green combo.

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  14. chubskulit27 November 2011 at 01:12

    Just gorgeous!

    Pink Accessories, have a fun Saturday!

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  15. Nita Davis27 November 2011 at 09:18

    Very pretty!

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  16. Kala27 November 2011 at 14:04

    Fantastic perspective of the pads and lily.

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  17. CameraCruise27 November 2011 at 19:01

    Gorgeous!

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  18. LauraX28 November 2011 at 07:38

    such beauty!

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  19. Ebie28 November 2011 at 08:29

    Not only a beautiful flower, but the pads are so wonderfully captured!

    Neat reflection!

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  20. Pieces of Sunshine29 November 2011 at 17:33

    Great shot of the lily pad.

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  21. J Bar30 November 2011 at 13:28

    Fantastic watery shot.

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  22. 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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  23. KB1 December 2011 at 15:31

    Beautiful shot. My WW is up too.

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  24. Ewa3 December 2011 at 08:58

    beautiful! one of my favourite from week 51 link up :)

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  25. Channal3 December 2011 at 23:54

    beautiful shot...
    much love Anna

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