NO MUD,
NO LOTUS FLOWER
The sacred lotus must grow in mud.
Always found in ponds
and shallow river banks,
a lotus seed is born of muck.
First the leaves, then the bud,
reaching for the surface.
It stays so tight
so none of the mud or murky water
can get inside the blossom.
And then the petals open
one by one.
For millenia,
every part of the sacred lotus
has been worshiped and used medicinally.
(My favorite flower!)
Great close-ups, some of those look like weird creratures! :D
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos (love the shadows)! A life circle story... The first pic is gracious!!
ReplyDeleteMedicine wise I am not sure of the benefit!
ReplyDeleteBut I used to eat them in Africa as a veggie.
They are all right but I can't say I'm a fan!!
Anyhow, your pics are great and the bud is a beauty :)
Are beautiful lotus flowers blooming and after blooming Regards.
ReplyDeleteBelle foto!!
ReplyDeleteQui non è un fiore facile da vedere, ma le rare volte che capita fa rimanere senza parole dalla bellezza.
ReplyDeleteQue fantástico reportaje Rick, lleno de buenos encuadres!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteEssa é uma das minhas flores preferidas, porém mais em seu sentido simbólico mesmo!!!
ReplyDeleteLindas fotos Rick!!!
Beijos e beijos mil ♥
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Hello Rick. The most beautiful these images! The light, the shades, the colors, the seeds, everything. Regards
ReplyDeletePardon if there are mistakes, I use a translator because I do not speak English, though I see comments in Spanish.
ReplyDeleteMagnifique
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