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Pink waterlily with "divine light"


Pink waterlily with
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Copyright: Paras Bhalla (parasbhalla) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 317 W: 0 N: 814] (3182)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-27
Categories: Flowers, Water Plants
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC P150
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-08 3:04
Viewed: 217
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Information on "Nymphaea" from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

"Nymphaea" is a genus of aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae. There are about 50 species in the genus, which has a cosmopolitan distribution.

Scientific classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Nymphaeales
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Genus: Nymphaea
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Name

The common name, shared with some other genera in the same family, is Water Lily.
The name Nymphaea comes from the Greek term "Νυμφαία", possibly related to "Νύμφη" meaning "nymph". The nymphs in Greek mythology were supernatural feminine beings associated with springs, so the application of the name to delicately flowered aquatic plants is understandable.

Description

Nymphaea leaves have a radial notch from the circumference to the petiole (leaf stem) in the center.

Classification

Despite their name, water-lilies are not related to the true lilies (family Liliaceae). The name "lily" is applied to a number of plants that are not at all closely related, such as day lilies, spider lilies and arum lilies, in addition to the water lilies. Nymphaea (Egyptian lotuses) are also not related to the Chinese and Indian lotus of genus Nelumbo, which are used in Asian cooking and sacred to Hinduism and Buddhism.

However, the genus Nymphaea is closely related to Nuphar, another genus commonly called "lotus". In Nymphaea, the flower petals are much larger than the sepals, whereeas in Nuphar the petals are much smaller than its sepals. The fruit maturation also differs, with Nymphaea fruit sinking below the water level immediately after the flower closes, whereas Nuphar fruit are held above water level to maturity. Both genera share leaves with a radial notch from the circumference to the petiole (leaf stem) in the center.
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Hello Paras! Excellent macro, perfect contrast and sharp. Good light and bright, very good colours. Interesting frame. Wonderful note. Good luck!

Hi,
Very colorful and detailed closeup, fine work. tfs.
nagraj.v

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 648 W: 15 N: 1602] (6243)
  • [2009-10-08 3:23]

Hello Paras
Great details and vivid colors
Well done
Regards
Razvan

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1376 W: 56 N: 4736] (16296)
  • [2009-10-08 4:10]

Hello Paras.
Amazing Water Lily and amazing light and colors in your shot! And you present it so well. I think i wish to see it again and again. Perfect work!
Best regards Siggi

Ciao Paras. Indeed an interesting artistic and brigt series you're posting.! Fantastic colours and light's management with intrigant graphic effects. TFS.

Roberto

Ciao Paras, fantastic light in a wonderful flower, great colors and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Magnifique cette fleur qui s'ouvre comme dans un ballet, belle macro.
Gé

hello Paras
this are so beautiful colours!!
great sharpness and good details
nice composition
greeting lou

Hello Paras,

An excellent capture with such beautiful coloration, sharpness & fine details. Great POV & BG.

Very nicely done & TFS.

Best wishes

Umar

Dinámico conjunto donde consigues sacar buen partido de la luz, los colores y las formas.
Saludos.

Hello Paras,
Wonderful colours, very good sharpness and focus. Superb flower.
Marius.

Paras
Wonderful colors!
Yes, its a divine light!
Congratulation!
Mariana

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 656 W: 0 N: 228] (4946)
  • [2009-10-08 11:07]

Slav Paras,
Very good colourful macro with excellent contrast and sharpness.Wonderful POV and very nice colors.TFS.
Regards,
Dûrzan

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  • horias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 387 W: 59 N: 854] (3948)
  • [2009-10-08 11:11]

Paras
Waw....the haven of colors!
Beautiful details and lovely colors.
Congratulation, my friend.
Horia

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 0 N: 529] (3120)
  • [2009-10-08 12:01]

Hi Para,

A splendid macro. Beautiful flower. Exceptional color with a fantastic presentation!
My congratulations.
Have a good evening,
Adrian

Namastay MF Paras,

Another great macro capture of a volcano:) but this time red crater:).
Great details and excellent DOF/POV.
TFS and have a nice night MF!

Bayram

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-08 14:45]

Hi Paras,this pic talk alone e no need comment,the king of colors give us a fantastic gift today!!! I must say you thanks for this wonderful spectacle! My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

Bonjour Paras,
Le cadrage est trop, ou pas assez, serré ; il n'en demeure pas moins une splendide macro à la précision remarquable et aux couleurs éclatantes.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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