A flower on the water or two

[elsa hoffmann]

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. 

[Bjørn Rørslett]

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.

[elsa hoffmann]

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

[Jakov Minić]

That second one, mmm.

[elsa hoffmann]

That second one, mmm.

sorry it's a bit in focus

[bobfriedman]

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

[elsa hoffmann]

Thank you Bob.

[Woodley Willie]

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!

[armando_m]

1 and 2 lovely images

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

[elsa hoffmann]

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.

[Akira]

2nd one, mos def!

[Erik Lund]

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

[brent_e]

I love the creaminess of the second one. 

[elsid]

The second gets my vote too. Nice work Elsa.

[elsa hoffmann]

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.