A CYCLE OF LIFE / Water Lilies

in #photography7 years ago (edited)

Six days in the life of a water lily.

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In Spring the pond fills in with lily pads, each one in a battle to find its own space. Under the water small unseen flower buds begin to rise to the surface.

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Soon these small buds are breaking the surface and warming in the sun.

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The bud will bloom on its third day in the sun.

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It continues to bloom for several days. Each night the pedals are closed, but in the morning they open.

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Eventually the flower will only partially open and will start to lean towards the water.

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Finally the flower remains closed and begins to sink to the bottom of the pond.


It is a beautiful cycle that repeats itself over and over again throughout the summer. And it is also a reminder concerning our own life, that the only certainty of life is death. It reminds us to appreciate and find beauty in each day we are given.

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A beautiful flower, used poignantly to illustrate a subtle truth of life.

Thanks I get a lot of pleasure out of them each year.

Quran 32:27. Do they not see how We conduct the
water to a dry land, and with it We produce
vegetation, from which their livestock
eat, and themselves? Do they not
see?
28 . And they say, “When is this victory, if
you are truthful?”
29 . Say, “On the day of victory, the faith of
those who disbelieved will be of no avail to
them, and they will not be given respite.”
30 . So turn away from them and wait. They
too are waiting.

i am back after 7 days bro :) welcome visit my when you free thanks alot

they are so beautiful , i like those really massive ones ! cheers !

Thank you for sharing this miracle of nature.