Nelumbo ‘Mrs. Perry D. Slocum’, a third day flower with just a hint of pink left at the tips of the petals. (Photo Credit: Matt Billing)
Lotus pond at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington. The seed pods were like periscopes on the lookout.
(Photo Credit: Matt Billing)
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens large Lotus pond in the late afternoon just as the flowers were closing for the day. (Photo Credit: Matt Billing)
Close up lotus blossom partially closed. Petals like silk. (Photo Credit: Matt Billing)
Marsh Hibiscus, close-up. Variety unknown. (Photo Credit: Matt Billing)
Longwood Gardens aquatic plant display pool at dawn. Victoria and Lotus. (Photo Credit: Matt Billing)
Lotus leaf with a side view. (Photo Credit: Matt Billing)
Nelumbo lutea, American Lotus on the Sassafrass River in Maryland's Eastern Shore. The countries largest wildflower. (Photo Credit: Matt Billing)
Nelumbo spp., unknown cultivar at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens with folded petals. (Photo Credit: Matt Billing)
The power of a disappearing edge when modern meets natural. Powell Gardens in Kingsville, MO. (Photo Credit: Matt Billing)