Cabbage Colors

Liked the pastel blues and greens in these cabbage leaves.

Square Water Lily tile

Every so often I like to try the 'tile' format.  This is a reflection but its hard to tell.  The thin 6 sided shape in the middle is the water surface with lily pads but it doesn't read well as a reflection. And the pattern comes out as a circle more than a square. Try again - still interesting. 

Water Lily Glow

Loved the glow from taking a picture of the lily from the back side - the lily was leaning over in the water and the morning sun was illuminating it.

Purple Pastel Lily

The pastel quality of this lily made the picture, along with the strong crossing of the water lily stems in the middle.

Water lily star

The pentagon shape/star that formed in the center, sets off the mandala, with the half opened water lily bud anchoring the corners.  There was movement in the water so no perfect reflection but I like the shimmer.  

Purple Water Lily

More purple this time a water lily.  Thought this looked a little bit like an art deco print. In the last couple of weeks the water lilies at the Denver Botanic Gardens have all come out.   A beautiful display, with many picture opportunities. 

Purple Glass Boat

The boat with Dale Chihuly's blue and purple glass creations in the Japanese Garden at the Denver Botanic Gardens.