13 February 2009

Water lily; Kileswar, Gujarat

Water lily flowerThis water lily was flowering in the dam at Kileswar, in Gujarat's Barda Hills. Muggers (crocodiles) lurked here, too — an effective disincentive for swimming, despite the heat.
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7 comments:

  1. Emma14 February 2009 at 04:41

    Thirst-quenching. =)
    Gorgeous. I particularly love the watercolor effect.

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  2. robin andrea14 February 2009 at 13:48

    This is beautiful. The sensual brightness of the single flower works so well with the many muted shades of leaf, water, and reflection.

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  3. Ruahines14 February 2009 at 14:55

    Kia ora Pete,
    Lovely colours and depth. Is that an insect on the leaf? Makes me sort of glad we do not have to worry about crocs in the mountain pools.
    Cheers,
    Robb

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  4. pohanginapete14 February 2009 at 16:23

    Emma — I wouldn't drink that water! At least, not without boiling, filtering, or treating it.

    Robin Andrea, thanks. :^)

    Thanks Robb. Yes, that thing on the leaf looks to be a pupa (chrysalis). No idea whether it's actually associated with the water lilies or whether it's fallen or been dropped there.

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  5. michael.offworld15 February 2009 at 14:04

    Too beautiful. My new desktop photo!

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  6. pohanginapete15 February 2009 at 14:09

    Michael — from a photographer of your ability, that's quite a compliment. Thanks!

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  7. butuki4 March 2009 at 13:23

    There are crocodiles in NZ? The things you learn every day...

    And would that pupa actually be the leftover forefinger from some hapless crocodile victim? ;-P

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