I had NO IDEA lily pads grew flowers.
I truly didn't.
So you can imagine just how enthralled I was when I paddled out on the lake the other night and found these:
I would have posted all the photos I took....but in my new-found knowledge in the fact lily pads do in fact grow blooms,
....you can imagine just how many captures there were.
A ton.
(NOTE: I did NOT pick this flower.
I found it floating in the middle of the lake all by itself.
Broken off and upside down.
So as not to waste it- I used it to decorate my kayak.)
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And here I thought lily pads were strictly just Frog Beds.
I need to get out more.
52 comments:
Jaw dropping!!!! It looks like a fantasy world! I didn't know either. Thanks for sharing!
That is the coolest find EVER!! LOVE!!
You are a riot! Thank you for the laugh... frog beds....
I will agree, the flowers are beautiful and I believe they come in different colors, may just be the fancy ones for folks ponds, I don't know. Yep, you did hit the mother lode and I believe I would have used up my card too!
haha never seen anything like it! I always envisioned lily pads to have only white flowers. maybe? what a cool find
They're quite magical looking. What fun!
Di
These are beautiful! Such a pretty flower. I also thught they were white, and flat. What a great find!
Hi Dawn, you certainly did hit the mother load, wonderful, I envy you the find, how wonderful. What a great little lake you have there.
Just wait, Dawn. It gets better!
oh you ar too cute! ours down here are huge white blooms. :)
Amazing pictures. Thanks for sharing!
Wow who knew, I thought they were frog beds too. :) I love that you captured all of these flowers for me who never knew. Your photos are just beautiful.
I love these and always think they have a bit of a magical quality...kind of a fairy tale thing I suppose. Love these pictures.
Wow, what a sight.
VERY nice photos! Love the colors! Frog beds...
Gorgeous. And so much like lotus flowers, which are a sign of hope and perseverance. I can just imagine your delight in running into this scene.
wow, very cool! i didn't know they could look like that!
isn't it fun to discover something new??
:)
New follower here - LOVE your photography!
I think that is why Kermit the Frog loves them so much.
What a gorgeous lake!
Yup - you need to get out more ;-)
I 'liberated' a few of these from a nearby swamp, er wetlands, a couple of years ago and now they produce blooms like this too. I also have some 'domestic' ones which produce awesome blooms.
Great perspectives on these shots Dawn !
i am surprised you have not seen them before!!!
this spot is soooo full and i love the angle's of the photo's!!!
i recently saw these in hershey, pa. in pink, they were gorgoeus!!!
they just had a story on NPR (i think that'd be equivalent to your CBC), on things you didn't catch on to until later in life. they called the article "i was absent that day". your new discovery fits perfectly! :oD
wonderful shots! these are kind of alien-looking!
I never knew this neither Dawn, mind you I don't have access to ponds or lakes nearby unfortunately. These are beautiful, I would have been just as amazed as you to discover this! Fantastic shots!
I am amazed, must be wonderful to paddle out to these beauties and very "clever" blossom ! beautiful indeed ...
How lucky are you, paddling around with all those flowers. Would love to see them again when they are open more.
Wow these are beautiful! I did not know they had flowers either and gorgeous
Dawn I would have used up a whole memory card too. They are absolutely beautiful We think alike we do.
Oh how I wish I was with you on this peaceful beautiful lake. You are one lucky girl. Thanks for making my morning. B
They use the seed pods for floral decorations. these are without petals. A very exotic bloom Dawn.
Beautiful!
Wow! What gorgeous photo's!! I can see why you would want to get loads of photo's! I certainly would if it was me. (: Amazing!
The joys of kayaking. Seeing the world from such a unique vantage -- one with the horizon, able to see into the water, feel it. Paddle in to small coves. Able to pull up on tiny islands. It's an absolute pleasure to paddle a small boat.
Oh meid wat een geweldig mooie foto's zeg. Nou daar geniet ik echt van hoor! Vooral die tweede foto vind ik helemaal top!
Lieve groet,
Gerreke
Pleased to see you're back blogging ... and what an amazing "pond" for a paddle.
Neat pics. I don't think I've ever seen that many in one place.
How was the tri? Very cool you can do triathlons with your son. I would love to do one with my kids but they aren't interested.
Happy hour starts at 5 and dinner at 6:30. Better hurry!
This is just SO cool. I didn't know either!
Wow, these photos remind me so much of the lakes in northern Michigan! There would be flowers everywhere! Lily pads alone aren't much to look at, but when the flowers bloom it's a beautiful sight. Love the pictures, Dawn!
Very beautiful and such an interesting post! You got great shots of those. Enjoy your summer kayaking days while you can, Dawn!!
GREAT photos..just amazing!
Water lilies are just fabulous - like your photos!
LOL ... don't ya love it when you discover something different than what you thought it was! Great photos!
Dawn that is so funny!
Isn't it awesome when we continue to learn about the world around us?
Lilly pads produce many different beautiful flowers of amny different colours...they are amazing
Hey friend did my half this past weekend...it went really well!
2:07:30
whahoo beat my time from last year by 7 minutes!
hope all is well with you
Love and Light
Looks like a peaceful retreat! Great photos btw!
Frog beds? Hahaha! That turnip truck you just fell off of is leaving. ;)
Beautiful photos, Dawn. The yellow is vibrant.
Yes! Come to NYC! I'll give you the grand tour. You can return the favor when I make it up to Canada some day! :)
When they bloom you are going to fill up another card. That will be a beautiful sight.
Beautiful images, looks like they should be in a magazine. Richard from the Amish settlement of Lebanon,Pa
I just love seeing these and the white lotus...so pretty!
I didn't know either! I thought they might grow them but right at the base, I didn't know they would pop upright like that! How cool.
Beautiful photos...you are one brave lady to take a camera onto the water.
Dawn, that second shot is awesome! Such great depth. I love it!
I see lily pads in the mountains with flowers just like these. Great photos.
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