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The lotus is one of the most celebrated flowers.
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It is a symbol of purity
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Particularly sacred
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It is frequently mentioned in the ancient
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Lotus flowers are also associated
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The Rig Veda in around 1500 BC
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The Atharva Veda compares the human heart
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Twin youths who are gods of dawn,
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Vishnu is represented with a lotus
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A lotus also emerged from
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Lakshmi is therefore also called PADMA
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Vishnu also always carries a lotus
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In Buddhist mythology
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The lotus embodies divine birth
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Lotus is native to Iran, India, China,
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Lotus has been held sacred in Asia
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The flowers have been cultivated
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The giant leaves of lotus plants
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The flowers became symbolic
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Lotus is a water plant
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The leaves are disc-shaped and up to 90cm wide.
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The plants are propagated by their seeds,
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The rhizomes grow and shoot upwards
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Seeds are hard and dark brown.
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Lotus - oldest seed
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Important discoveries
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Seeds were 1300 years old.
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The pink lotus in this pond
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49 comments
stunning pictures congratulations!
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pattymilano1 2008.02.25 at 10:05:49 PST
Gabriela, I feel blessed to have viewed this album! Thanks for so many wonderful photographs of the Lotus. Loved all you informative captions! Thanks!
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ccwri 2007.10.06 at 13:52:59 PDT
wooooooooooooow absolutly wonderfull...it's the must beautiful thing i'd never seen! good job.
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mdesmar100 2007.07.08 at 20:15:33 PDT
Nice album.. You have done justice to the less photographed flower- Lotus :) . Wishes, Manasi from India
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manasibhargava 2007.05.26 at 04:50:34 PDT
It's the most beautifull flowers , excellent for the soul.Thank you . Camy
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braila10 2007.03.05 at 08:06:30 PST
Super Album
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moabjeeper 2007.03.04 at 08:01:34 PST
A magnificent album. Thank you.
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myrned 2007.03.04 at 00:27:03 PST
Thank you so much for making this album and giving us all a lot of pleasure by watching the slide show. I also like the story to go with the photos. All the best Marlene - Holland
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22338 2007.03.03 at 09:47:43 PST
Dear Photo Friend, Thank you for taking the time to narrate your album. It is wonderful. A story with beauty. The comments are from 6 months ago. How did I miss this!!! Miles of Smiles from Huntington Beach, California! Marvene
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marvene10 2007.03.02 at 06:25:22 PST
Gabriela, this is the most beautiful album of Lotus I have seen! Congratulations! Tereza.Lisbon.Portugal
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terezadelpilar 2007.02.28 at 12:26:03 PST
Oh! dear...Gabriela! Last night I posted a comment on your POTD and I hope you understood that I meant that YOUR photos (particularly flowers) are definitely NOT mediocre: that your photography stands high above the rest. I apologize if my comment wasn't crystal clear: forgive the late hour! In admiration...Miriam
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opera166 2007.02.27 at 23:52:03 PST
Thank you, I have thoroughly enjoyed browsing through this album. The lotus is a beautiful flower and you have captured it perfectly!
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cjjavens 2007.02.27 at 17:03:32 PST
Hello Gabriela, My compliments for your great shots! Please come see my photos sometime? Best regards, Tom from Zeist, The Netherlands. http://www.tomjutte.tk
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hereistom 2007.02.27 at 09:18:23 PST
Nice album! Thanks for sharing.
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lovejoy 2007.02.27 at 05:48:31 PST
I am so delighted to have come across your stupendous photos: what a joy, thank you!
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claudinecoulon 2007.02.27 at 04:13:15 PST
Thankyou for these absolutely beautiful pictures! Blessed! Marianne.
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katta135 2007.02.27 at 01:48:11 PST
Gabriela Congratulatons this is a fantastic album and deserves to be featured..Sandra
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sandrajacktrips 2007.02.27 at 01:37:12 PST
these are so wonderful! Whgat a pleasure it must be to have such beautiful places to photograph.
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bearfolk 2007.02.26 at 15:59:16 PST
This is number one quality album is I ever saw one - absolutely breathtaking photography. Loree
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greenhorngrl 2007.02.26 at 14:32:29 PST
Hi Gabriela. I cannot believe that I have only just found this album... I wonder how many more exquisite albums are never discovered. I figure there will never be enough time to see all there is to see. Anyway, I am lost for words to describe the sheer beauty of this flower, and of course your many, many captures are simply outstanding. All the info you provided was so interesting and fascinating. This album should be featured. I shall be looking out for it to be on the homepage sometime soon. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment in my Valentine feature. Your support and visit made my day. take care. Hugs, Jayne xx
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pennylane157 2007.02.25 at 03:03:56 PST
My favorite album of yours. One album, one subject, completeness. Thank you, thank you!!! Dominique
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galeanda 2007.02.03 at 04:13:46 PST
Hello! It's always a pleasure to see beautiful pictures. Congratulations!!! Very, very good pictures. Flora
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flora_go 2006.11.06 at 02:56:31 PST
Hi Gabriela Thank you so much for you guest book entry. You have wonderful albums, this is one of my very favorite ones, I love the shots you have of the lotus flower. Really outstanding! all the best, fondest regards Mary
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mypupk 2006.10.07 at 16:37:34 PDT
They are so great, fantastic and historical, This is a newly discoveries from me to see a real flower just like lotus. I could say they are really extraordinary output of the nature, simple but meaningful on its own. good job well done.
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summerblossom08 2006.09.18 at 02:37:13 PDT
Very nice.
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mineatafirat 2006.09.17 at 10:49:23 PDT
What an extraordinary gift -- both in pictures and in thoughts. It made an beautiful day even more beautiful and enriching. Have you posted your commentary as an essay? It would would make an excellent seed point for meditation. Namaste.
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rwfitch45 2006.09.17 at 06:32:45 PDT
Beautiful album. Thank you.
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field136 2006.09.16 at 08:02:24 PDT
Hi: Thank you very much for sharing such a beauty with us. Your explanations and photos are breath taken.Regards from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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akaho 2006.09.16 at 06:13:06 PDT
Superb album Gabriela! The colours are superb and well saturated. And you have nice variated point of views. I didn't know that their leaves could be so huge! Very well done and you play very well with the light. Take care, Yan :)
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zegale 2006.08.28 at 11:49:46 PDT
WOW! Gabriela this album is beautiful. I love the soothing beauty of these lovely flowers. I think everyone of these photos are perfect my friend. You certainaly have a way when photographing flowers. Thing are a little better today I managed to view your album with little problems. I want to go back through and make a few comments on my favorites but for some reason I keep forgetting to write in the guestbooks so starting here. Hope you and Tanaka are fine. Big hug for my beautiful friend. Laura
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Nannygoose 2006.08.24 at 19:30:17 PDT
Dear Gabriela, this album is simply stunning! Every image is to be savored, and your commentary makes it all the more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing. I saw very few lotus flowers when I visited in July, so perhaps I was just a bit early? A belated thank you for your very kind comments in my album of photos from Matsumoto and Takayama. So the castle has been recently renovated - it was beautiful! A very steep climb to the top...but worth it. Best, Marisa
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go_family 2006.08.24 at 19:20:23 PDT
Hi Gabriela; I just viewed this album again and many times I said : "oh" and "ah". Today: it's also a bit YOUR great day I think; so enjoy !! Best regards, Els
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ejooren 2006.08.21 at 03:15:51 PDT
Hello Gabriela, A very powerful album with absolutely beautiful photography. It is a learning tool to everyone who views these incredible photos. Brigitte, Ontario, Canada
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brigs110 2006.08.20 at 17:08:07 PDT
Hi Gabriela! Ienjoyed looking at both the flower and the summary that went with it. Thanks for sharing. Hugs Al
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shortshooter 2006.08.19 at 18:59:05 PDT
Hi Gabriela. This is a tremedous photo album and the narrative unites all the photos into a fascinating story. This is a unique album completed by the only one I know who could accomplish such perfection: YOU! Jim in Hurricane, Utah
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jwb592002 2006.08.18 at 23:25:02 PDT
Gabriela, This is such a wonderful album rich in beauty and rich in information and knowledge. Thank you for taking the time for all the details. Carol
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albertsville 2006.08.18 at 18:49:57 PDT
Hi Gabriela, this album is wonderful! I really enjoyed all these very beautiful pictures of the lotuse flower and all the information about it and its significance. I wish to see this album featured but even if it is not - it deserves it! Wishing you a wonderful weekend, Yair.
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ykarelic4 2006.08.18 at 04:28:28 PDT
A beautiful album, Gabriela, with great colours, clarity and detail. I enjoyed all photos very much. Kind regards, Marjon
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marjonnabar 2006.08.18 at 00:48:07 PDT
Dear Gabriela, this will be your next feature!!!.. a masterpiece that is. I always loved lotus flowers never had any good oportunity to photograph them...you show us a wonderful array oth this magnificent blossoms. I am waiting for the feature soon. Kind greetings to you and your husband.kathy
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katifelkai 2006.08.17 at 22:08:28 PDT
Dear Gabriela, It seems I am one among many who find this album quite stunning. You captured so much beauty with your camera and displayed it so beautifully. This album was very much worth waiting for. Sending Lots of Love, Candy
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canary1976 2006.08.17 at 20:45:28 PDT
Dearest Gabriela, this album is magnificent ...your imparted knowledge throughout is incredible,enlightening and much appreciated.As you know the Lotus is one of my most admired and loved plants,truely awe inspiring!You have created such a glorious tribute to natures masterpiece!Thoroughly glorious from beginning to end , this album really must be featured!Sending you my love and biggest of hugs -Lynne
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lynne294 2006.08.17 at 16:02:40 PDT
This album took my breath away - absolutely stunning and inspiring for me to do greater work. thank you Gabriela. Linda (Oregon USA)
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HouseOFriends 2006.08.17 at 12:04:28 PDT
Dear Gabriela, You have shown us many faces of the lotus very skillfully and gracefully! I have enjoyed viewing the photos and have learned a thing or two about this mysterious flower. Congratulations for the great job! I must thank you for the wonderful comments you have made on my Romania album. I enjoyed your personal stories and value knowledge! And thank you for the compliments too ;-). It will probably take me a few weeks to publish my other Romania photos. If you want me to send you an invitation please send me your email to orlyyahalom@walla.com. All the best! Orly
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orlyyahalom 2006.08.17 at 09:41:27 PDT
Hello Gabriela...! I just wonder where you find all the time to make such a beautiful album. Thanks a million for showing it to us...Alex...Illinois
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alking12 2006.08.17 at 08:14:45 PDT
Dear Gabriela, this album is incredible. The beauty of the lotus is known all over the world but you have been able to show it in a way we all would like to interpret it's beauty. Your will be busy for weeks reading all the comments etc. Hope I didn't clutter your album up too much, but I so enjoyed my visit and wanted to let you know how I felt about it. Thanks!!!! Trudy
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hamiltrudy 2006.08.17 at 07:59:44 PDT
Dear Gabriela, You have surpassed yourself in this magnificent album where each picture is a master piece; You have brilliantly shown us the physical beauty of lotuses under all possible angles and the spirituality they induce in human kind from so far and for ever, congratulations and thanks, Jacques
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pfjc2 2006.08.17 at 04:34:16 PDT
Very impressive album Gabriela; you show the secrets of th lotus in a very special way. Many masterpieces ! Thanks for all your kind words in my featured album today; I appreciate it very much. Greetings and best wishes from Holland, Els
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ejooren 2006.08.17 at 03:32:42 PDT
Hi Gabriela, I feel very honoured to be the first person to sign on this outstanding album. The Lotus is a fascinating flower. In the Botanical Gardens in Vienna there is a little pond where Lotus grows. When you get there you will always find photographers there - also when the Lotus is not in bloom. And they know why: the explanation is in this album: the Lotus is mystic, powerful, has great appeal. Your album is like a book with gorgeous pictures to watch and unknown thrilling things to read. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Vienna, Vera
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veralebail 2006.08.17 at 03:25:06 PDT
Gabriela, you have excelled yourself, not only beautifull photographs but also a Historical, Botanical, Gardening & Social essay as well. Great work. Eric
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ericy202 2006.08.17 at 03:21:39 PDT
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