Frequently, when a photographer ventures forth into the world, whether near or far, surprises await.  They could be part of what one plans to photograph or they could emerge during the process. A catchment or small pond filled with water lilies was in an unexpected place - a horse stable where one of our nieces rides.  I had not intended to shoot water lilies, but the opportunity presented itself and I was not going to turn it down. Some of the photographs are here.  The stunning fuchsia-colored flowers literally float on and reflect the water.  They pop and brighten any mood or season.

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Not only was the place alive with water lilies and their flowers but with frogs.  So it really wasn't a surprise that there would be a photo bomb somewhere in my images.  With luck, you will be able to see the frog's head poking up in the upper right hand corner of the image below.

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Thanks to Minna, Kay, Tim, Marilyn G., Barbara F. R., Steve, Jean & Sam, Catherine, Rebecca, and Geula for writing this week.  And as waves of winter move back and forth across the land, I hope that the seasons offer each of you ample photographic opportunities.

until next Monday,

DB

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