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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: elsa hoffmann on February 13, 2017, 09:10:05

Title: A flower on the water or two
Post by: elsa hoffmann on February 13, 2017, 09:10:05

never seen these in person before. I thought it's too beautiful not to shoot

Our dams are running dry - this is the main water source for Cape Town and unbelievably low. Keep in mind the last 10% can not be utilized - I think the last count was around 30% remaining. 

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on February 13, 2017, 10:08:51

First is a Victoria species (Water Lily Family), the second Nelumbo (nucifer?) (Sacred Lotus Family), and the third, the panorama, is a severe lack of water.

One can only hope for some refreshing rain.

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: elsa hoffmann on February 13, 2017, 10:18:04

Thank you Bjôrn.

Fortunately we are in a winter rain region. Now for winter to come...
South Africa (and I believe many other regions in the world) has experienced severe droughts in the past couple of years - not unique - sadly

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: Jakov Minić on February 13, 2017, 10:26:38

That second one, mmm.

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: elsa hoffmann on February 13, 2017, 10:46:03

Quote from: Jakov Minić on February 13, 2017, 10:26:38

That second one, mmm.

sorry it's a bit in focus

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: bobfriedman on February 13, 2017, 11:38:12

the second one for me as well... quite nice

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: elsa hoffmann on February 13, 2017, 11:39:55

Thank you Bob.

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: Woodley Willie on February 13, 2017, 15:43:45

The pod in the second pic is making my eyes go funny...if I focus on the pod head, then look at the oozy bokeh, the holes in the pod will briefly appear in the bokeh, then disappear.  Neat!

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: armando_m on February 13, 2017, 16:13:30

1 and 2 lovely images

3 all that water in the clouds while the dam is running dry

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: elsa hoffmann on February 13, 2017, 17:09:05

Thank you Armando. There was light rain in the morning for an hour or two - but not here - and it was so little we walked in it without getting wet.

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: Akira on February 13, 2017, 17:20:24

2nd one, mos def!

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: Erik Lund on February 13, 2017, 17:46:33

So sweet! Yes second is the on I like as well,

No wonder there is no water left - It's all flowing down and out to the right ::)

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: brent_e on February 13, 2017, 18:32:19

I love the creaminess of the second one. 

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: elsid on February 13, 2017, 18:42:46

The second gets my vote too. Nice work Elsa.

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: elsa hoffmann on February 14, 2017, 12:35:38

Quote from: Erik Lund on February 13, 2017, 17:46:33

So sweet! Yes second is the on I like as well,

No wonder there is no water left - It's all flowing down and out to the right ::)

No it's not :) that image horizon is so skew it looks like a bowl!  haha. Thanks Erik for looking.

Thank you Brent and Eldis for commenting.

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: Ron Scubadiver on February 14, 2017, 19:25:42

Quote from: brent_e on February 13, 2017, 18:32:19

I love the creaminess of the second one.

Me too.

Title: Re: A flower on the water or two
Post by: elsa hoffmann on February 14, 2017, 21:40:47

Thanks Mr T