Amazonian beauty
The botanical gardens in Stockholm
Have a round greenhouse, and every year,
If you’re lucky – you can see the world’s largest water lily,
Victoria Amazonica, in bloom.
The large domed roof of the greenhouse
Filters the light so that the room
Is filled with a magical green.
Some of the lilies were
Just peeking out of their pods
While others had already unfurled
Into petalled perfection.
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These are quite amazing!
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August 31, 2015 at 14:18
a magnificent series, especially a beautiful reflection! lush vegetation
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August 31, 2015 at 14:32
one word…… AMAZING!!
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August 31, 2015 at 14:37
What a remarkable plant – lucky you get to see them. Because of their size, few greenhouses grow them. Your photos show their details so well!
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August 31, 2015 at 14:53
Wow! Those are amazing! I didn’t realize such large lilies existed so I am very glad you shared.
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August 31, 2015 at 14:57
Amazing photography!
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August 31, 2015 at 15:25
Wow, gorgeous waterlily, it is a beautiful plant. Lovely images and post. Have a happy day and week ahead!
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August 31, 2015 at 15:26
These images seem other-worldly, fantastic!
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August 31, 2015 at 15:26
Beautiful!
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August 31, 2015 at 15:51
great click! outstanding to come across these !
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August 31, 2015 at 16:01
As usual, excellent photos
The magic of green.
Greetings from Poland…
Lucia
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August 31, 2015 at 16:04
Wow, those are amazing.
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August 31, 2015 at 16:07
The Victoria WaterLilies are amazing! Their giant leaves look like saucers and their fkowers are so large and beautiful. How lovely that you saw them!
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August 31, 2015 at 16:23
These are absolutely magnificent. I love how the light in some of them shines through, such luminescence.I’ve seen similar ones on the island of Mauritius.
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August 31, 2015 at 16:32
Lovely and gigantic water lilies, fabulous.
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August 31, 2015 at 17:00
Wow! Unusual and beautiful!
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August 31, 2015 at 17:07
Wow! This is really amazing! Such big leaves!
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August 31, 2015 at 17:47
So beautiful and eye-catching those giant lily pads. Your captures have done them justice!
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August 31, 2015 at 18:33
Oh, these are so beautiful indeed and your captures are superb indeed!! What giants they are!!! Hope you have a great new week!! Enjoy!
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August 31, 2015 at 18:36
Absolutely brilliant captures! Delightful light and mirror like reflections!
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August 31, 2015 at 18:56
WOW! Thanks for sharing these.
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August 31, 2015 at 19:06
wowwwwwwwww…never seen anything like that. Pretty cool
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August 31, 2015 at 19:11
absolutely stiunning images and amazing reflections. Thanks fo haring.
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August 31, 2015 at 19:33
Beautiful shots of botanical garden. Nice greenery.
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August 31, 2015 at 20:23
You must be proud of these amazing shots!
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August 31, 2015 at 21:08
What a magnificent series!
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August 31, 2015 at 21:19
WOW!!!
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August 31, 2015 at 22:06
You have captured the textures and color so beautifully! Awesome Fiona 💛
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August 31, 2015 at 22:19
marvelous!
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August 31, 2015 at 22:54
really enjoyed these…stunning!
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August 31, 2015 at 22:55
Fantastic !
Beautiful photos.
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August 31, 2015 at 23:05
Mesmerizing beauty… 🙂
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September 1, 2015 at 00:19
they are amazing.
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September 1, 2015 at 01:39
It IS huge. Looks like it could be a pond in itself for all the little froggies!
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September 1, 2015 at 02:58
I love the first photo.
Amazing lily pads!
Carla
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September 1, 2015 at 02:58
Absolutely gorgeous!
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September 1, 2015 at 02:59
These are absolutely stunning!
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September 1, 2015 at 03:49
I’m drooling over these shots. I forget what camera you’re using, but I really think it’s just your eye – your compositions are so wonderful. The macro of the white lily is 😍.
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September 1, 2015 at 04:02
They are pretty amazing…and always remind me of those Victorian shots of a toddler sitting on one in the Crystal Gardens atrium.
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September 1, 2015 at 04:09
tht’s so beautiful!
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September 1, 2015 at 04:38
Beautiful. I’ve read about that lily but it would be wonderful to actually see it.
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September 1, 2015 at 06:07
Amazing shots!!
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September 1, 2015 at 07:26
Wow, your shots are so stunning. I am a huge fan of water lilies, but these tropical versions are a huge step up from what I am familiar with; really interesting post.
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September 1, 2015 at 07:28
Wow! that is some lily!
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September 1, 2015 at 08:54
Your pictures are stunning ! So beautiful !
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September 1, 2015 at 09:58
lovely! i haven’t seen lillies like that in years
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September 1, 2015 at 09:58
I have heard that, in the wild, these are vary hard to catch. Nice shots!
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September 1, 2015 at 10:45
Incredible!
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September 1, 2015 at 13:01
What a thrill this would be to see!! Wow.
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September 1, 2015 at 13:25
amazing !!!
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September 1, 2015 at 13:41
Great shots – we have some of these lilies in the Botanic Garden in Melbourne – but not as many as in your shots. What a great thing to see.
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne
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September 1, 2015 at 13:42
Oh my gosh Fiona, even the size of the lily pads, amaaazing! What a glorious sight it must be when all the lilies burst open at once. Gorgeous photos.
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September 1, 2015 at 16:20
Stunning lily pads – gorgeous Fiona!
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September 1, 2015 at 16:32
Superb photo work!
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September 1, 2015 at 16:50
stunning stunning my friend.
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September 1, 2015 at 17:18
AMAZING shots! Just beautiful!
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September 1, 2015 at 17:53
Oh, what a feast of color and textures and light!!! So pretty.
You mentioned liking chia seeds at my blog the other day, here’s another snack I found that I REALLY like:
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lots of chia seeds in these. The peanut-chocolate flavor is my fav.
Have a great week, G
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September 1, 2015 at 18:28
Looks delicious.
Lady Fi wrote: > >
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September 1, 2015 at 18:36
Stunning and breathtaking – really lovely to see! Thank you!
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September 1, 2015 at 19:43
That is incredible. How beautiful. Love waterlilies and had never imagined one this size and this lovely.
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September 1, 2015 at 22:46
Gorgeous lily photography and what a sight to behold! Wow!
Happy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
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September 2, 2015 at 01:26
Hi! The largest water lily flowers very impressive. I always feel the flowers are not so big comparing the leaves. Thanks for sharing.
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September 2, 2015 at 01:44
That is indeed magical with that gorgeous light and the amazing lilies.
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September 2, 2015 at 02:54
They’re stunning! The pads are enormous.
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September 2, 2015 at 09:05
Stunning, wonderful blooms of Water lilies… It must be amazing to see them from so up-close in such lovely light… 🙂
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September 2, 2015 at 11:29
They are big and beautiful ! Great images !
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September 2, 2015 at 12:00
AMAZING!
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September 2, 2015 at 13:17
Wow, marvelous photos of this beauties ! Stunning !
Best, Synnöve
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September 2, 2015 at 13:23
We saw these a couple of years ago in a hot house in Adelaide Botanical Garden in South Australia. They are so amazing. Have a wonderful week, and thank you for stopping by my blog this week.
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September 2, 2015 at 14:28
Nature is so amazing!
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September 2, 2015 at 16:26
Welcome back, I hope you had a happy summer. I’ve taken a vacation during the summer. Thank you for your excellent compositions, my new publications will be on:
Limbo Delirium
Black & White Abstract
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September 2, 2015 at 17:44
Breathtaking! The pods resemble the spiky chayote fruit. What a treat to see them in person or in photos as they are blooming. Thanks.
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September 2, 2015 at 19:28
Gorgeous shots.
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September 2, 2015 at 20:17
Hi Lady Fi, The word you chose is the first one that came to my mind: Amazing! And, yes, beautiful too!
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September 2, 2015 at 20:22
You took such beautiful photos. The composition and the colors are just absolutely gorgeous. Your photos remind me of Asia, where I was born and lived for many years. These are one of my favorite flowers. They are simple yet complex.
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September 3, 2015 at 03:52
reminds me of our ny botanical gardens lotus/lily ponds .. the flower you show unfurling, is in fact a lotus, i know this because i posted a photo of that flower in our ny pond labeled it water lily and was told it was a lotus … 🙂
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September 3, 2015 at 15:23
Vibrant shades of green. Such a visual delight 🙂
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September 3, 2015 at 19:48
Beautiful water lilies – awesome job capturing them, you photos are spectacular!
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September 4, 2015 at 04:33
Beautiful pics, Fiona!
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September 4, 2015 at 04:39
How lucky you are to see them
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September 9, 2015 at 18:55