Oh My Future Is Bleak

A full bloom Lotus next to a Lotus going to seed. They will bloom for about 5 days closing their petals each afternoon and reopening each morning. What a difference a few days makes.

[Simply Amanda]

They are exquisite!

[Diana]

A wonderful capture of this stunning flower, fav!

[Jane Pittenger]

Great title and contrast

[KWind]

Fantastic clarity and dof.

[*lynn]

💖💚 fav

[Joyce]

Great detail and DOF Fav

[Issi Bannerman]

What a fabulous image Leslie. Beautiful detail in both the bloom and the seed head.

[Junan Heath]

Gorgeous shot! Fav

[Babs]

Beautiful from beginning to end.

[Maggiemae]

This looks like a showerhead! The flower is perfect! fav

[katy]

FAV. Composition, color, shallow DOF! This has it all

[4rky]

Great image and title to match.
The flowering lotus is so beautiful
At least the seeds mean there is hope for the future :)

[Pam]

pretty