lotuses

last week was the annual lotus pilgrimage canoe trip.  this year we seemed to hit the water a little too early.  there were lots of buds and not tons of flowers or seedpods.  here are some photos for you to enjoy:

and although they are more “common” and boring, i took a few shots of the water lilies too.  they’re so photogenic!

on my walk back to the car, i also took a few other nature shots:

as always, canoeing and seeing the lotus blooms was a fantastic way to spend a summer morning.  thanks again, friend, for calling me out to the water.