Water Lily I
by Ann Johndro-Collins
Title
Water Lily I
Artist
Ann Johndro-Collins
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Allied Arts Juried Show, Art on the River 2013, Richland, WA
Featured Artist in Loving Van Gogh 3/28/13
Featured Artist in Seasons of Beauty 3/27/13
Featured Artist in Women Photographers 3/26/13
Featured Artist in Beautiful Flowers 3/22/13
Featured Artist in Loving the Color Blue 3/18/13
Featured Artist in Beauty of this World 3/14/13. Photo taken at Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida.
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The water lily, whose scientific name is Nymphaeaceae, is one of the world's most beautiful and recognizable plants. The scientific name, Nympaeceae, is taken from the Greek word nymph. Nymphs were female sprites that lived in springs or other bodies of water. The name "Nympaeceae" fits the water lily perfectly because the lily is only found in bodies of water as well.
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The water lily is the glorious floral topping to the usually frog-laden lily pad. There are two main categories of water lilies: hardy and tropical. The hardy water lily will flower and bloom only in the daylight. The tropical variety will bloom during any time of the day or night.
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Though water lilies look as if they are sprouting from the water, they are actually floating on top of the water with their roots tethered deep into the water-logged soil at the bottom of the lake or pond. Besides being the birth flower for July, the Blue Water Lily is also the celebrated national flower of Sri Lanka, a country off the southeastern coast of India.
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The water lily is an object used repeatedly in the oil paintings of French Impressionist Claude Monet (1840-1926). Monet is widely believed to be the father of the Impressionist movement. His water lily series includes some of his most masterful works.
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Ann Johndro-Collins
Thank you so very much, Dan Radi, for appreciating Water Lily I and for featuring this work in Awesome Art...I am delighted!!
Constance Lowery
the leaf and lily look like they are going to jump right off the page. lovely, artistic work. L/Tw
Suzanne Silvir
Glorious hot color and a wonderful composition. I'd love to hear what Monet would think!
Ann Johndro-Collins
Pamela, I am delighted that Water Lily I is featured in Blue...thank you so very much!
John Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in "Images That Excite You!"
Ann Johndro-Collins replied:
An altogether lovely compliment that Water Lily I is featured in Images That Excite You...thank you so very much, John...
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