Waterlillies
I decided to defy the abysmal weather and make a trip to Kew Gardens, a real urban oasis and home of some amazing plant life in south-west London.
Even if it’s a chilly, sunless day, you can take refuge in the hot houses and be transported to the tropics. There is a relatively small glasshouse which houses a pond and beautiful collection of waterlillies. Cue a photographic indulgence in colour, form and reflections.
Click on the first image to launch the full-size gallery.
But staying true to the spirit of previous posts about floral captures, a monchrome version of the darkest lily was created. I think it brings out the contrast between the dark water and the brilliance of the bloom.
What do you think?
This is so pretty :)
Thank you very much! I have to admit I went a bit mad in the water lily house. Does the black and white version work for you?
Yes, I love black and white.
Excellent. Plenty of contrast brings out features you just don’t see in colour.
Incredible photo!
http://www.beilovebei.com
Thank you! Am really enjoying your Secrets of London gallery. What a varied and interesting collection.
Beautiful series.
Thank so much, Gracie. It was a pleasure to photograph them.
The black and white photo is really successful – they can get a bit garish in colour! I love that water lily house at Kew although it does get a bit steamy. There is also a lovely water lily pond outside (not really in flower yet) where I have done some paintings – might do a post on these later in the summer.
That sounds lovely, Diana, I look forward to those. I was surprised how carried away I got – this is not really my thing. The monochrome brings a whole new dimension, perhaps.
The black and white photo is absolutely magnificent! The contrast is great! I just love this photo.
Thank you very much! If the contrast is good, it’s worth removing the colour from such an object. Greetings from London.
Very true indeed!