• perfect shining...
    like a painting... - clemoo
  • Black backdrop paper
  • Early morning light thru diffuser
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  • lotus flower reflections....

Lotus Flower Reflections / nature / white / black / flower / - IMG_1724-refl - , ハスの花, 莲花, گل لوتوس, Fleur de Lotus, Lotosblume, कुंद, 연꽃,

Lotus Flower Reflections / nature / white / black / flower /- Animated Gif
For the best results and to view the animated white lotus flower reflections, please view on black background by clicking on this link and be patient until all the layers load.... Thanks
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Youtube video of Lotus Flowers + Music by Ahmad Farzad:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lB3VsMqcQw
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White Lotus Flower in nature ( on black ):
The lotus flower appeared in legends originating from ancient Egypt. It played an important part in ancient Egyptian religion. The pure white lotus flower, the only plant to fruit and flower simultaneously, emerges from the depths of the muddy swamp. Growing from the mud at the bottom of ponds and streams, the exquisite Lotus flower rises above the water and is usually white or pink with 15 or more oval, spreading petals, and a peculiar, flat seedcase at its center.
Sesen A Lotus Flower. This is a symbol of the sun, of creation and rebirth. Because at night the flower closes and sinks underwater, at dawn it rises and opens again. According to one creation myth it was a giant lotus which first rose out of the watery chaos at the beginning of time. From this giant lotus the sun itself rose on the first day. A symbol of Upper Egypt .The lotus flower played a prominent role in the version of the creation story that originated in Heliopolis. Before the universe came into being, there was an infinite ocean of inert water which constituted the primeval being named Nun. Out of Nun emerged a lotus flower, together with a single mound of dry land. The lotus blossoms opened, and out stepped the self-created sun god, Atum, as a child. A slightly different version of the creation story originated in Hermopolis. In that version, the sun god who formed himself from the chaos of Nun emerged from the lotus petals as Ra. The lotus is a flower which opens and closes each day. His history went on to say that the petals of the lotus blossom enfolded him when he returned to it each night.

The lotus flower has been featured extensively throughout the art of ancient Egypt. In various works of art, you may see it held in the hand of a god or human, serving as a border to outline a section of the artwork, unfolding to reveal various gods or humans, and many other depictions. The ancient Egyptians from the 4th dynasty greatly valued the sacred lotus, in religious ceremonies and funerals. The ancient Egyptians developed the art of counting to a high degree, but their system of numeration was very crude. For example, the number 1,000 was symbolized by a picture of a lotus flower, and the number 2,000 was symbolized by a picture of two lotus flowers growing out of a bush.
Lotus Flower Reflections / nature / white / black / flower /

Comments and faves

  1. {mikb} (55 months ago | reply)

    very nice work on the reflection.. the lotus is stunning as always!

  2. ॐ dragonflyriri ॐ (Limited Flickr Time) (55 months ago | reply)

    oh wow. i like this on the black background too. beautiful! your lotus flowers always amaze me.

    Beautiful Shot!
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  3. -mchin- (55 months ago | reply)

    beautiful reflection & love the white lotus!

  4. jenny downing (55 months ago | reply)

    ooh - it shimmers!

  5. Zéza Lemos (55 months ago | reply)

    Espectacular fotografia!!! Adoro reflexos!:)

  6. *gUTEs* (55 months ago | reply)

    *** fantastic ***

  7. Irene2727 (55 months ago | reply)

    Spectacular image

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  8. White Red Flower (55 months ago | reply)

    Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato La bellezza della Natura[Invite only]-Nature's Beauty. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere l’elemento al gruppo.

    You're a painter!!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. ClarewhitePhotography (55 months ago | reply)

    WowThis brilliant photo is like a shooting star, extraordinary!
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  10. Kelley&Kelley (55 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "Flickr's Awesome Blossoms" Post 1 Award 3", and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    Really Beautiful!
    Have a nice Sunday!
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  11. olivia - 。◕‿◕。 (55 months ago | reply)

    This beautiful flower seen in :

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  12. metroman8 (55 months ago | reply)

    This beautiful flower seen in :

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    This beautiful flower seen in :

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  14. bensan_003(on & off) (55 months ago | reply)

    wonderful shot my friend!!
    This beautiful flower seen in :

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  15. ☼TA ☼ (55 months ago | reply)

    great white lotus
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  16. George Reader: Thank you for 300,000 views (55 months ago | reply)

    This beautiful flower seen in :

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  17. Cindy's Here (55 months ago | reply)

    This is stunning!
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  18. Ana Freixieiro (55 months ago | reply)

    Very beautiful!!!
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  19. Clarkson Photography (55 months ago | reply)

    This beautiful flower seen in :

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    Beautiful contrast!

  20. ♥ A.T.♥♥ (55 months ago | reply)

    Lovely!

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  21. tokek belanda (very busy) (55 months ago | reply)

    Great work, the movement is very nice!

  22. pavonne (55 months ago | reply)

    Another beautiful one!

  23. barefootin' (55 months ago | reply)

    Makes me think of vanilla things. Beautiful, Bahman.
    You are invited to post this GREAT SHOOT!! to:
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  24. Reflejo de Realidad [deleted] (55 months ago | reply)

    I saw this great image in:

    Jeffreyland
    The Modern Impressionists

  25. ... de ir en contra de los vientos... (55 months ago | reply)

    "Flickr Number One"


    www.flickr.com/groups/numbertwo;
    You to join this group !!!!!
    Great Shot !!!

  26. Larrea (55 months ago | reply)

    "Flickr Number One"


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    Great Shot !!!

  27. berrimbillah (55 months ago | reply)

    "Flickr Number One"


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    Great Shot !!!

  28. Erodí Florêncio (55 months ago | reply)

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful picture.

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    Wow ! very beautiful!!!!!!

  29. Ar.Shakti Nanda (55 months ago | reply)

    superb capture.....beautiful shot

  30. gurbir singh brar (55 months ago | reply)

    Gorgeous shot. Very well exposed for the white petals. Bravo!

  31. S Alex Maier (55 months ago | reply)

    The animation is magnificent.......;-))))))

  32. White Red Flower (55 months ago | reply)

    Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato Ragione e Sentimento (INVITE Only). Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere l’elemento al gruppo.

  33. eyesore9 (55 months ago | reply)

    The animation adds an extra dimension to a photo that is already superb!
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  34. teresatitamarotta/ costretta ad assentarmi. A pres (55 months ago | reply)

    beautiful!!!

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  35. flickrgao (55 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful image.

  36. Diamondee (on a break ~ ) (53 months ago | reply)

    This is so pretty : ) Love it !!

  37. Jen-Ho Cheng (49 months ago | reply)

    Great shot!

  38. sibtainn (47 months ago | reply)

    this is cool.. colours are fantastic..

  39. Lynn Morag (44 months ago | reply)

    Gorgeous!

    Seen in "Flowers: the divine gift" gallery by Paddu Rao

  40. dmetriks (42 months ago | reply)

    Please join our group, and post this reflection in:
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    Please Invite other Reflections to this Group.

  41. Noriko Sakura (42 months ago | reply)

    so nice...seems so perfect!!
    Thanx for sharing this great pic...

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