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I couldn't help but notice this lily which seemed to positively glow from the backlit conditions. To add a bit of contrast, I slightly darkened the background.

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Lily.

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This is perhaps the palest yellow daylily that I've ever seen. I found this flower at a local park last summer.

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Candy Dulfer / Dave Stewart - Lily Was Here .

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Iniya Puthaandu Nalvazhthukkal :)

വിഷു ആശംസകൾ :)

Wishing Peace, Health, Happiness and Prosperity this New Year (Acc, to Lunisolar Calendar) to all Flickr Friends!

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I couldn't help but notice this vibrant lily while on a recent neighbourhood walk. I really liked its vibrant colours in contrast to the greens.

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Orange lily from archives

Have a good one

So far Tina gives us the best showy flowers this year.

Lily legends - many stories, myths and legends have been composed about these beautiful flowers. Since ancient times, people have worshiped the lily as one of the most beautiful creatures on earth. Even the wish for well-being sounded like this: "May your path be strewn with roses and lilies." A symbol of hope in Ancient Greece, peace and purity in Rus', and in France these flowers meant mercy, compassion and justice.

The rose is rightfully called the queen of the flower world, since ancient times it has become an object of reverence and admiration.

The flower was already known in ancient Egypt. During the meeting of Cleopatra and the commander Mark Antony, the floors of the hall in her palace were covered with a layer of rose petals almost half a meter thick. In ancient Greece, this flower was considered a gift from the gods. And it was the rose petals that enveloped the beautiful Aphrodite emerging from the sea. The Olympian gods, being in admiration, sprinkled their nectar on the flower, and since then the rose has received its pleasant smell.

This photo was taken at the rose garden in Point Defiance Park, located in Tacoma, Washington. The garden is mostly roses, but surrounding the center pavilion are these beautiful lilies. I always have to take a few pics anytime they're in bloom! Hope you enjoy!

Point Defiance Park

Tacoma, Washington

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HSS!

The hothouse in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens is home to these impressive water lilies.

Helios 44-2

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RHS Hyde hall

29th June 2022

These lilies have survived in my garden for more than 40 years. They are not planted in an ideal location and have overcome every effort to dig them out. I've decided to leave them alone and enjoy them when they bloom. I hope you enjoy them too!

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In the Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna

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Santa Gemita - Laowa 65mm - Nov 17 2022 - Enhanced-2

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Lily - a royal flower with a rich history.

Historical references to this flower are found from 1700 BC. Images of lilies on frescoes and vases were popular in ancient Greece, in Egypt and Rome. In Persia, these flowers were decorated with lawns and royal courts. And the capital of ancient Persia was called Suzu city of lilies.

The history of this flower is surprisingly rich, interesting and sometimes contradictory.

Lilies - a very common symbol in Christianity. Many saints are depicted on icons with a branch of this flower. For example, the Archangel Gabriel on the Day of the Holy Annunciation, and of course, the Virgin Mary (the icon "Fadeless Color")

Orange-red lilies symbolized the blood of Christ. According to the ancient legend, the white lily changed color on the night before the Savior’s execution. Proud and beautiful, she could not stand Christ’s humble gaze when he leaned over her. She was ashamed, and she blushed. Since the legend has it, with the onset of night the red lilies lower their heads and close the petals.

And yes! It is not by chance that this photo was taken on the territory of the Orthodox Epiphany Monastery. City Uglich. Russia.*

Macro Orange Lily SoS 😊

Seen at Bunnings.

Lily

A couple of buds getting ready to open up.

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NSW fires 476 homes have been destroyed in the latest count, as firefighters today set about tackling 56 fires, 27 of which are not contained.

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Lilium de Santa Gemita - 110821

Lily flower and buds bought at the market.

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