The Weekly Photo Challenge theme this week is “Symbol.” According to The Meaning of Flowers website:
The water lily flower stands for perfect beauty.
The water lily is the first flower mentioned in world literature. In Asia, the flowering water lily, called the lotus, symbolizes absolute truth and purity. The bloom became associated with Buddha himself. The Hindus in India believe that, before its creation as we know it, the world was a golden lotus.
I’ll be in and out of internet until early next week, but I’ll try my best to see as many entries as possible. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Beautiful shot! 😀 The composition is so nice!
Thanks! I appreciate your visit and comment.
janet
Beautiful Janet! 🙂
Thanks much, Julie. Happy July!
janet
Janet, just beautiful …. but why must beauty be perfect ????!!!
In my opinion, it doesn’t have to be (or we’re all in trouble.) That’s just the definition they gave. I just think it’s beautiful.
janet
Janet, sorry — I didn’t mean to offend you … your image is fantastic and it’s perfect and I understand.
No, you didn’t offend me at all. Just explaining. 🙂 All good.
All good, here too … *smile
A gorgeous photo of the Lotus. I like the composition and it’s placement on the bottom. Ω
Glad you liked it, Allan. I like to try different placements as I think they can enhance a photo.
janet
Awesome shot, Janet!
Thanks very much, Cathy.
Such a solid beauty, yet so light it floats on water. Lovely choice (or is that perfect choice of lovely?)
Beautiful Janet.
Really beautiful picture of the lotus.
My sister who lives in Hawaii has a husband in love w waterlilies. Always has them… in new houses and old.
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A very positive symbol… 🙂
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So perfect
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it’s a plant from a magic world… what a wonderful photo :o)
There were quite a few lilies of different kinds, all beautiful!
janet
gorgeous photo, Janet!
I’m so glad you like it. I have more photos of the gardens which were beautiful and peaceful.
janet
I can image that!
🙂
Yeah What a nice shot
Probably you enjoy participate to my challenge it’s just here :
http://www.sylvain-landry.com/sl-week/sl-week-1-moi.html
Thanks, Sylvain. Not much internet now, so I’ll check your entry next week.
janet
ok no problem
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🙂 amazing how nature will be perfect by itself in many ways. very beautiful picture!
Happy Sunday 🙂
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