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Sunset MoonThis waterlily is one of the most colorful of the hardy ones. It is not as good for backgrounds as some of the others, but it is so beautiful I thought someone might like it. Click the picture to see the larger picture where you can right click and choose "Set as background".

Taken on August 9, 2001, I just got around to putting it up on this website. Click on picture to see the large version and save it, or using Internet Explorer right-click the small picture and pick "save target as" to download and save the jpeg file.
143 kb


Sunset MoonSunset with crescent moon

You can barely see the tops of the trees and crescent moon in this sunset sky shot. Icons show up well against the restful deep evening sky. Click the picture to see the larger picture where you can right click and choose "Set as background".

Taken on July 15, 2002
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201 kb



Mountain Sunset

Mountain Sunset

Taken the same day, this one has the mountains silhouetted against the color. Click the picture to see the larger picture where you can right click and choose "Set as background".

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197 kb



Angel Wings LotusAngel Wings Lotus

This Lotus was developed by Perry Slocum, founder of Perry's Watergardens in North Carolina, a must see for anyone who loves water lilies and lotus. Click the picture to see the larger picture where you can right click and choose "Set as background".

Taken on July 11, 2002
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260 kb



Icicle MossIcicle Moss

An icicle is hanging down from the moss, last one to melt in the warmth. Click the picture to see the larger picture where you can right click and choose "Set as background".

Taken on December 27, 2001
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242 kb



Icy RocksIcy Rocks

The water had drained from underneath the thin sheet, leaving the geometric patterns of the ice crystals. You can see the rocks underneath the transparent glasslike ice. Click the picture to see the larger picture where you can right click and choose "Set as background".

Taken on December 27, 2001
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203 kb



Sky Reflections

Sky Reflections

You can see the blue sky reflected in the clear water with the hint of the rocks below in this many layered picture. Click the picture to see the larger picture where you can right click and choose "Set as background".

Taken on December 27, 2001
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242 kb




Mayla Waterlily