Lilian Sparkles

Probably better on large view

Not another shot from the Greys Court lilypond, this is a water-lily that grows in a half-barrel in our back garden. It and the half barrel were birthday presents from Lester. I can't remember how many years ago he gave them to me but I do know it was at least 12.
The lily has flowered nearly every year since. It only ever throws up one bloom at a time and some years there's only ever one.
This is the first bloom this year. Each one usually lasts 2 - 3 days and it's such a joy to see them open and close in harmony with the sun.

[Arthur Loosley]

Beautiful shot Alison, such lovely flower and the sparkle on the water!

[Milanie]

This is just beautiful, Alison - love you you caught the water droplets and the lighting. Such fun to look forward to each year.

[carol white]

Beautiful shot of the lilypad,water lilies are so pretty!!

[Jennifer C]

gorgeous image! Looks like the sun is out at last

[Robin]

Gorgeous shot; love the way you've caught the sun on the bloom.

[Nimi]

lovely capture. loving the sparkles

[elkehochban]

beautifully composed and shot! love the star shaped bursts.

[Roberta Clark Chalmers]

Gorgeous shot! Fav for me.

[Brian Baptie]

Wonderful composition and love the lighting. Beautiful!!

[Jo Ann Bellone]

very pretty

[CHARLES MALLIA]

beautiful photo

[Taephy]

So beautiful, i have never seen lilies this color here!

[Carole Imes]

How beautiful! What a fabulous gift, Alison, and one you'll always treasure. I love the little twinkles of light & the lily is gorgeous.

[Cindy Hagan]

Fav! Beautiful gift, beautiful shot - love the diamond-like sparkles in the water.

[Jean Tookey]

What a beautiful shot. The sun makes it sparkle.

[Hamble]

A beautiful capture! Ditto all of the above!