Peggy C's photos with the keyword: lily pads

and was it a loud one - Anhinga and his reflection of feathers - this was a nice warm day - unlike today (temp. in the 40s) - hey... this is Florida - didn't move here for cold weather - think I'll go bake something - warm up the house - after all, this is "National Spaghetti Day" - got the sauce already made - ZoomLens recipe - will cook the pasta later - now, what to bake - decisions, decisions - * cropped & signed only © All rights reserved # 327 04 Jan. 2012 EXPLORED

among the Lily pads .. grasses .. of green and brown .. if he hadn't moved .. probably would not have spotted him .. think he is a Little Green Heron .. © All rights reserved

patterns are painted .. in the grass .. on plants growing at waters edge .. in the lake waters .. even touching tree bark .. without sun .. there are no shadows .. in Mother Nature and her Book of Beauty .. yet, look carefully in the blue water .. you can see that which is above .. reflections of white puffy things.. just floating above as well as below .. © All rights reserved

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cormorants from across the pond .. you would have enjoyed this .. so, now you can ! Cheers ! SOOC -signed only © All rights reserved

someone to mess up .. throw their trash where beauty abounds .. if I'd had a net to reach that bottle, it would have been removed .. some just have no respect .. nor do they care that this is the only Earth we have .. SOOC (just framed & signed) © All rights reserved

under the Pines, capturing reflections in the lake while the sun filters though the branches above .. it was warm; a little breeze - perfect photography weather ... SOOC (signed only) View On Black © All rights reserved

Anhinga, wing-drying, perched precariously .. perhaps this would equate with trying this balancing act on the head of a ten-penny nail .. SOOC © All rights reserved

even though the lake is murky, reflections of Lily pad/flower stems look fascinating.. perched on what was a flower, the dragon fly is in his own world ... *cropped for size *no enhancement © All rights reserved

the picnic table and benches, that is .. gathered / resting / waiting .. somebody has to bring something ! ever notice how there is always one staring at you ? SOOC © All Rights Reserved

one Ibis has food .. none of the others do ... hmmm... and - no - they do not share ! © All rights reserved

is what - we know what it means - but, just look it up online - your head just might spin a bit ! is simplicity really simple ? - from an online dictionary: "sim·plic·i·ty    [sim-plis-i-tee] noun, plural -ties. 1. the state, quality, or an instance of being simple. 2. freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division into parts: an organism of great simplicity. 3. absence of luxury, pretentiousness, ornament, etc.; plainness: a life of simplicity. 4. freedom from deceit or guile; sincerity; artlessness; naturalness: a simplicity of manner. " see what I mean? SOOC © All rights reserved