Lost in Translation

A Rare Beauty

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Victoria amazonica

In response to Weekly Photo Challenge: Rare .

Paula
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37 responses to “A Rare Beauty”

  1. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    And a beautiful shot of it.

    janet

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Much obliged 🙂

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  2. ledrakenoir Avatar
    ledrakenoir

    Wonderful, so beautiful… 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂

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  3. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Heavens! Where did you find it? Botanic gardens? Stunning shot, Paula. Wishing you joy this weekend. 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes, the botanical garden in Zagreb from a couple of years ago 🙂 I need to go again. Thank you, Jo. I am glad you saw it.

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  4. Lucid Gypsy Avatar
    Lucid Gypsy

    It’s amazing, I’ve never seen a water lily in such a colour!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      That was the first for me. It was huge, sheltered in a glasshouse. I was there only the time necessary to take this photo. It’s kept in tropical conditions.

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      1. Lucid Gypsy Avatar
        Lucid Gypsy

        You were very lucky that day!

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  5. desleyjane Avatar
    desleyjane

    Lovely!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks

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  6. Arkenaten Avatar
    Arkenaten

    *Sigh*
    I read Rare Beauty in my email and thought you were going to post a Selfie.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😆

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      1. Arkenaten Avatar
        Arkenaten

        😉

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  7. thepetalpusher Avatar
    thepetalpusher

    Lovely photo.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you!

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  8. Lignum Draco Avatar
    Lignum Draco

    A shame when beauty is rare. Lovely shot, Paula.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      True! Thank you, Draco.

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  9. Heyjude Avatar
    Heyjude

    And most beautifully captured.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks, Jude 🙂

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  10. Sue Slaght Avatar
    Sue Slaght

    A gorgeous image Paula. Happy weekend and I hope this is a restful one.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Sue. The same to you.

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  11. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    Hadn’t seen it, yet…….
    Astounding!……………….

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Grazie

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  12. Sreejith Nair Avatar
    Sreejith Nair

    Beautiful capture, Paula, a Rare beauty indeed …

    Beautiful piece of music too …

    Very nice candidate for the challenge and thank you so much for sharing 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks so much, Sreejith!

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  13. Marilyn Armstrong Avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    I have never seen that before. Gorgeous!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks, Marilyn.

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  14. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    Lovely shot Paula. I love the reflections.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Tusen takk 🙂

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  15. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    Such a stunning flower, Paula. Very nicely photographed. 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Many thanks, Sylvia!

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  16. Mark Kertesz Photography Avatar
    Mark Kertesz Photography

    what type of flower is this? The reflection is very tasteful…looks great

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Victoria amazonica

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      1. Mark Kertesz Photography Avatar
        Mark Kertesz Photography

        Thank you…i will look this up now. Have a great night Paula.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          And you Mark, a good week ahead!

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  17. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar
    Linda Arthur Tejera

    So very beautiful, Paula. Enjoyed the music, too!

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