Nature at its best.

The water lily has a prominent, vibrant pink center with a yellow-gold stamen. The petals are a light pink and white mixture, creating a gradient effect.

The lighting is soft, highlighting the flower and causing gentle highlights on the petals and water surface. A blurred background suggests a shallow depth of field, focusing primarily on the water lily. The overall image evokes a sense of peace and tranquility.

My view:

This was taken at the Jacksonville Zoo in Florida. I like to spend time walking the paths and seeing the amazing animals. But I find that often, the botanicals that make up the beauty of the zoo are overlooked. The timing has to be just right to catch the lilies in bloom in front of the giraffe enclosure, but when it is, the colors and view are spectacular.