The Water Lily

debiriley15/05/2017art, inspiration, nature, photographyflowers, inspiration, Light and Shade, nature, zen

water lily photograph, purple flowers, debiriley.com

The water lily

Just …. Magnificent.

Gorgeous Things of the Water

After my short zen stroll yesterday, splashing dancing in the water fountain, I’ve ended up with quite a few new nature photographs.

I can’t wait to share.

Water lilies are one of my favorite flowers. I never can resist, as they’re floating on the water’s surface, dancers of the pond.

lovely lavender water lily, flower photograph, debiriley.com — Lovely in Shades of Lavender, water lily

water lily in purple, flower photography, debiriley.com — Zen Lily

Painting when I’m …NOT

I always look and ask myself, “How would I mix That Color?”

Its a fun thing I’ve done for years and it keeps me “painting” – even when I am not!

How would I create that yellow? Perhaps a larger ratio of winsor lemon with a dash of permanent rose. Pretty easy, that one.

How would I create the soft pale delicate lavender? Cerulean and Cobalt blended, then mixed with a dash of Permanent Rose. I might even consider a whisper of white. Maybe.

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18 thoughts on “The Water Lily”

http://www.salpa58.wordpress.com says:

15/05/2017 at 11:10 pm

I can only imagine how your talent makes the world smile. ☺☺

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1. debiriley says:
  
  15/05/2017 at 11:52 pm
  
  I hope that some do!! thank you, that was sweet!! cheers, debi
  
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  1. alooktwicethought says:
    
    16/05/2017 at 6:01 am
    
    I smiled 🙂 Your work is always wonderful.
    
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  2. debiriley says:
    
    17/05/2017 at 3:21 am
    
    🙂 ❤
    
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Ancient Skies says:

15/05/2017 at 11:14 pm

So amazing.

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1. debiriley says:
  
  15/05/2017 at 11:52 pm
  
  thank you Nico 🙂
  
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Ali Grimshaw says:

15/05/2017 at 11:57 pm

Wow. What great photos. I love the rich colors.

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1. debiriley says:
  
  17/05/2017 at 3:26 am
  
  thank you Ali! so glad you enjoyed these zen like water lilies.. I do find them so relaxing and lovely. Can’t resist them LOL
  
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wordsfromanneli says:

16/05/2017 at 2:14 am

So are you going to paint this one? It’s so luscious!

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1. debiriley says:
  
  17/05/2017 at 3:24 am
  
  thanks!
  no. its a done deal.
  I don’t have the ‘urge’ the drive, to paint it. I’ve taken its photo (like about 100) so now I’m good! LOL
  
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Jodi says:

16/05/2017 at 3:27 am

WOWZA! You are doing some crazy amazing stuff with that camera of yours! Adoring that second shot!!!!!!!!!!

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1. debiriley says:
  
  17/05/2017 at 3:22 am
  
  thank you Jodi! your Food shots are inspiring me, let me tell you 🙂
  
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Healing Grief says:

16/05/2017 at 3:43 am

Such a vibrant lavender! What a beautiful share from your zen walk. Thanks for sharing 🍇💞

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1. debiriley says:
  
  17/05/2017 at 3:22 am
  
  glad that you enjoyed this Karen 🙂 thanks!! cheers, Debi
  
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Evelyn Flint says:

16/05/2017 at 5:28 pm

Water Lilies are so gorgeous! Like you, I’m now thinking when I take photos “what colours would I use to paint that or what colours would I mix… ?”. It’s a great exercise and I love your photos… !

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1. debiriley says:
  
  17/05/2017 at 3:20 am
  
  thank you! and you are so right 🙂
  
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Jacintº says:

28/05/2017 at 10:20 am

Precious!!!!

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1. debiriley says:
  
  29/05/2017 at 3:57 am
  
  thank you, 🙂 cheers, Debi
  
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