Sometimes the frog journey provides other subjects. Yesterday at Moosehorn Pond I heard but saw no frogs. Not surprising as it was a moderately chilly morning. However the lily pads are up and one or two had accompanying blooms. This one pad got my attention so I decided to photograph it for others to enjoy.
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Gorgeous – geometry and coloration – oh to be tiny enough to soak in that pool atop the pad, legs dangling deeper (inspires a fairy scenario!)
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That would be nice. Of course one would have to worry about the frog on the next pad. 🙂
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The intrusive water calls attention to itself. Is that a common phenomenon?
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I see it often enough. Usually after a good downpour it collects in the center. In this case I guess the pad sagged a bit letting the water in.
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I remember learning that lily pads ‘clean’ themselves by means of a coating that sheds dirt and water. I suspect it’s that coating that’s created the fun little puddle in this leaf. Yes? The underwater ‘medallion’ adds to the attractiveness of the image.
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I think the waxy coating allows stuff to wash off easily. This seems to be water seeking its own level over the sagging pad.
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They float so well thanks to very tiny hairs that trap air underneath… another marvel of nature. 🙂
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They are wonderful when nice and fresh like this one.
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Fantastic composition!
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Thanks, Peter.
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Beautiful photo. I really like to watch and sometimes photograph, my pond and its plants. So much changes throughout the day.
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Thanks, Tina. I am envious of your pond and all the opportunities it offers,
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I do like this, Steve! Nice composition and that edge displaying the surface tension is just fascinating.
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Thanks, Ellen! Most lily pads just lie there but occasionally you find one that’s got a little interest going for it. RIght now they are all fairly fresh but soon they get holes, tears, and are covered with little insects.
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Ah, the rough life of a lily pad 🤣.
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I wonder if when froggy goes a courtin’ he says, “come on over to my pad!”
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While someone is working on that dog to english translator maybe we can get one for frogs too. Those croaks must be enticing.
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That surface tension really is interesting.
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It seems to be a regular phenomenon with water-lily pads.
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Tension, the good kind…that’s a good one. And a lovely photo that made me think of Jean Arp’s wood reliefs.
https://www.google.com/search?q=jean+arp+relief&client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=ALiCzsYVIRRcGZdfmr3i4LE7FFhJHKmmDw:1655256610392&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi325iyp674AhWDLDQIHfBPC6EQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1920&bih=927&dpr=1
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Thanks, Lynn. I had never heard of Arp so thanks too for adding to my awareness of the art there is in the world.
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He’s not that well known, which is why I put the link in. I really like some of his reliefs – very curvy, like, say, Lady’s slippers or so many other things. 🙂
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