A while ago Mr E and I were driving around the back tracks of Inkerman, North Queensland, when we were surprised to come across a beautiful lily pond 'in the middle of nowhere'.
The road had seen better days, and the surrounding landscape was dry and overgrown, yet there by the side of an ugly gravelly track was exquisite beauty...
If I'd blinked as we drove, or had my head down, it would have remained unseen; so small was this narrow water hole that on closer inspection appeared to wind its way on and on through the trees...
Our eyes were drawn to the lilies and I was grateful that we both had our cameras as I wasn't sure we'd find this place again. But what we discovered in this wilderness pond was beyond our wildest expectations...
An entire ecosystem right before our eyes...
I learned a lesson that day.
Beauty is often hidden in the ordinary...
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How beautiful! Those lilies are gorgeous! God's creation is amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour homeland looks amazing. I truly appreciate your sharing it's vastness and beauty with us.
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How gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your something beautiful with us right in the middle of an ordinary day!
ReplyDeleteYour photography leaves me breathless. Who would have thought! Thank you for this look into our Lords wonderful work Megxx
ReplyDeleteHi!!! Wow!!! That is beautiful and amazing!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and enchanted :)
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It sure is xx
ReplyDeleteOur pond lilies here in Ontario are floating on the water. They are white or yellow. Those pink ones are gorgeous. I can't help wondering if there are alligators around when you go off the beaten track!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are fantastic! My dh and I will be venturing out tomorrow with our cameras, but I don't think we'll find that kind of beauty this weekend.
ReplyDeleteSo true Jenny, and we are all so blessed with you sharing, thank you, beautiful find and photos,
ReplyDeleteJudithann :-)
What a nice surprise for you! I love your photos.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, Jenny! Simply breathtaking! God gave us so much beauty to enjoy and most of the time you can find it in ordinary places.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Great photos. Isn't nature wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are magnificent. Are these actually lotus lillies? The seed pods look like them. Maybe water lillies have the same seed pod.
ReplyDeleteJenny, Love your posts about you and your husbands outings. We did this a lot and some now but need to do more.
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Patricia
I don't know, Helen, but I will see if I can find out. Thanks for tweaking my interest. :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, they ARE lotus lilies!
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Thank you, Helen!
Very cool! A little gift from mother nature, just for you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all this beauty. Not only did the Lord bless you, but you turned around and passed it on! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous photo's! What a find!
ReplyDeleteStunning pics. Such an amazing peaceful place xx
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous adventure into the countryside! Isn't it amazing how much beauty there is around us?!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous scenery. Love these photos . The pictures are just amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous scenery. Love these photos . The pictures are just amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a great discovery. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful pictures!!!! And I love the red dragonfly, so beautiful!!
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