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Hot Pads

            4' diameter giant lily pads (Victoria amazonica) at the San Diego Botanic Garden.

Once endangered in the wild, these plants have made a comeback in recent years through the help of botanic gardens around the world.  They can reach 10' in diameter and can take 48 hours to fully open.

I just thought the vibrant colors and textures at the height of the day created an interesting image.

Recognition:
Merit Image - MAR 2020 Professional Photographers of San Diego County - Nature/Landscape category

Taken in: United States / California / Green Valley Mobile Estates (show map)

Taken on: September 22, 2019

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