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Water Lily ( Nymphaea alba)

The largest flower native to Britain, which flowers June to August. The water lily has fleshy underwater stems that can reach upto 6ft below the surface. The flowers don't open until mid morning and start to close (like this one) in early evening partly sinking beneath the surface of the water. The flower, which has around twenty petals, and the large almost circular leaves float on the surface of the water. The flower is also thought of as a symbol of purity.

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M Smith 22 Jun 2011

Beautiful flower & story!

Michael Easter 17 Dec 2008

AWESOME shot man!!!!

gerry logan 26 Jul 2008

fantastic story line I did not know all that about the water lily flower what a fantastic shot of this beauty

Artist Reply: Thank you Gerry I really appreciate your kind words. Regards Andy S

v blair 21 Jul 2008

Such a lovely shot Andrew...the flowers are so beautiful!

Artist Reply: Thank you I'm glad you liked it. Regards Andy S

Tammy Heywood 21 Jul 2008

Stunning shot Stuart, I love it. My mother once tried in a pond to pluck one...lol. She did not accomplish it as you are right the roots go down quite deep. Needless to say she got very wet.

Artist Reply: LOL Oh your poor mother, thanks for sharing that. I'm pleased that you liked it. Regards Andy S

Warren Ballard 20 Jul 2008

Beautiful shot!

Artist Reply: Thank you Warren, I really appreciated it. Regards Andy S

MJ Mitchell 20 Jul 2008

Love the info - thank you.....beautiful capture!!!

Artist Reply: Your welcome, I think it adds to the photo if I can add some information about the subject. I'm delighted that you enjoyed my work. Regards Andy S

Julie Mayser 19 Jul 2008

Very beautiful!

Artist Reply: Many thanks Julie, I really appreciate that you took the time to view and comment on my photo. Regards Andy S

Kathy Beekman 19 Jul 2008

Excellent composition, color and clarity. Love it!

Artist Reply: Many thanks for your kind words Kathy, your too kind I'm sure. Regards Andy S

Sharon Gonzalez 19 Jul 2008

VERY AWESOME SHOT, ANDREW. WOW.

Artist Reply: Thank you Sharon. Regards Andy S