tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post5836462021351467566..comments2024-01-06T13:54:47.570-05:00Comments on The Retirement Chronicles: Water lilies and lily pads...as far as the eyes could see!The Retired Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-49770711738940778212011-08-11T21:30:33.913-04:002011-08-11T21:30:33.913-04:00Great pictures. We were looking at lily pads in M...Great pictures. We were looking at lily pads in Michigan and notice 1-2 feet down stem under water was a bulb, somewhat hard with a gelatinous surface. Any idea what this is?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-77952505375153267482009-07-19T18:41:18.878-04:002009-07-19T18:41:18.878-04:00RR: Thanks so much..I loved the sites where I foun...RR: Thanks so much..I loved the sites where I found these in....I will have more similar pictures up on the blog next week...we found more turtles and today, I saw a beaver pond where there were white swans swimming wayyyyy in the background of it...but it was so pretty!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-74795251657123457492009-07-17T12:37:30.049-04:002009-07-17T12:37:30.049-04:00These are really stunningly breathtaking photograp...These are really stunningly breathtaking photographs. So beautiful.Ramakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-17820280294878592802009-07-14T09:03:10.269-04:002009-07-14T09:03:10.269-04:00Brit: Thanks so much. Wow, you were lucky with you...Brit: Thanks so much. Wow, you were lucky with your one lily growing into so many, so fast!<br /><br />Gardener: I really liked them when I saw them, too...the yellow ones look so waxy.<br /><br />Bernie: How nice! You will be in my thoughts and I know you will have a wonderful trip!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-28851021898754654142009-07-14T02:13:48.294-04:002009-07-14T02:13:48.294-04:00Hi Joan, just wanted to say good bye before I head...Hi Joan, just wanted to say good bye before I head home tomorrow. Will catch up with you in a couple of weeks.....:-) HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-46762196219944587082009-07-13T22:10:10.074-04:002009-07-13T22:10:10.074-04:00I love waterlilies, I think the whole plant is bea...I love waterlilies, I think the whole plant is beautiful. Those yellow ones are really pretty, I've never seen one like it before.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-91167894757490874962009-07-13T21:55:46.358-04:002009-07-13T21:55:46.358-04:00Wow those lily pads and lilies are just beautiful....Wow those lily pads and lilies are just beautiful.<br />I bought one lily bulb last year and plopped it in the pond. That was it, forgot all about it, but now I have ten lily pads, and a huge lily pod just waiting to break to the surface and bloom.<br />I wish I had room for more..<br />Your pictures are just breathtakingly beautiful and detailed.A Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-59235412536700431112009-07-13T21:11:04.460-04:002009-07-13T21:11:04.460-04:00Jientje: Yes, I am really bad about taking my came...Jientje: Yes, I am really bad about taking my camera everywhere...ever since I saw two moose and an eagle on the SAME day and had my camera but NO battery pack with me!!!! I STILL haven't forgiven myself for that one!<br />So now...even if I am running to Walmart, I throw my camera in the car.<br />ha<br />I am glad you liked these posts...I loved taking them.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-72427822652496591502009-07-13T16:32:57.308-04:002009-07-13T16:32:57.308-04:00I enjoyed this, almost as much as the previous pos...I enjoyed this, almost as much as the previous posts! It looks like you take your camera everywhere you go too huh? And you have a great eye! Loved the dragonfly post too, very detailed pictures !Jientjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-64587191655191086512009-07-13T09:16:19.134-04:002009-07-13T09:16:19.134-04:00Jenn: Oh, no...I am one of those people who take a...Jenn: Oh, no...I am one of those people who take a zillion shots to get three perfect ones. ha But then when they all turn out good, I end up keeping the zillion. <br />You are new to my blog, right? Welcome aboard! Please join on as a Follower, if you haven't already. I love to have a lot of people visit often!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-7770481815821792882009-07-13T08:58:07.381-04:002009-07-13T08:58:07.381-04:00And I thought I was the only person who takes a mi...And I thought I was the only person who takes a million pond photos! We have one on our property, and I love taking photos.Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-78780938478119360372009-07-12T19:46:28.108-04:002009-07-12T19:46:28.108-04:00Insanity: So glad to hear from you and that you ar...Insanity: So glad to hear from you and that you are back from your trip. I can't wait to see your pictures, I am SURE they will be fantastic.<br /><br />Ratty: Me too. When I think of frogs, I picture them on lily pads. BTW, I caught some great pix of frogs too, I will be posting them in the next few days!<br /><br />Cathy: Yes, I never use a tripod...I need to be spur of the moment in taking them and way out in the woods when I am climbing over logs, etc. a tripod just isn't practical! I do a lot of "wing" tucking too. ha<br /><br />Sara: Thanks! I really like the mixture of greens and patterns too!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-679752381722382752009-07-12T18:23:21.748-04:002009-07-12T18:23:21.748-04:00I love all the different colors of the lilypads, s...I love all the different colors of the lilypads, so gorgeous!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747765696446486573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-47294306133235115942009-07-12T18:16:05.213-04:002009-07-12T18:16:05.213-04:00These are totally beautiful shots! I especially l...These are totally beautiful shots! I especially like the 2nd one! You have gotten very good with your camera and you have a steady hand!! I have to tuck my wings(aka arms) in and hold them tight to my side when taking close ups in hopes I hold steady!<br /><br />Wonderful, wonderful!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-66202742665149787432009-07-12T17:42:54.171-04:002009-07-12T17:42:54.171-04:00I love lily pads, and water lilies too. I very rar...I love lily pads, and water lilies too. I very rarely get to see any for some reason. I always think of them as frog houses or something.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-49196983364748591692009-07-12T15:45:19.058-04:002009-07-12T15:45:19.058-04:00Hey I added my fave pix to my Slide account you sh...Hey I added my fave pix to my Slide account you should check them out! Your pix still look amazing as ever, they post so well to your blog...there are a couple I might try to post with relevance later but...wooohooo! Glad to be back even though we had an amazing time!Insanitykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026989747334897393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-58342482091540849132009-07-12T13:51:51.840-04:002009-07-12T13:51:51.840-04:00Loree: Thanks SO much! You keep me motivated to ta...Loree: Thanks SO much! You keep me motivated to take more by your nice compliments.<br /><br />Judy: Thanks so much. I will pop over to your blog to see it today. You are on my list of daily reads, I am just running behind this weekend. :-}<br /><br />Grannyann: Thanks. I know! Those big pad leaves grow all over and are HUGE. But, that is what I like about them. (As you can see from my last photo!~)The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-49892333955073223472009-07-12T12:58:36.112-04:002009-07-12T12:58:36.112-04:00Those were great pics. I have one water lily in m...Those were great pics. I have one water lily in my little tiny pond and I have so many leaves now you can hardly find the lily.grannyannhttp://www.anntuckerblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-85531003644096477602009-07-12T11:22:49.020-04:002009-07-12T11:22:49.020-04:00These photos are just beautiful. I have always lov...These photos are just beautiful. I have always loved looking at water plants. Your photography is always just great. My son works for Kentucky Education T.V.and they recently aired a program about our healthcare. He asked me to post it on my blog and get my readers comments on our healthcare system.<br />I would love to have yours. Thanks.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078537002880283509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-12476306352051396102009-07-12T10:16:36.573-04:002009-07-12T10:16:36.573-04:00Wow, wow, wow. Those pictures are breath-taking.Wow, wow, wow. Those pictures are breath-taking.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-6253673155212267752009-07-12T10:06:51.367-04:002009-07-12T10:06:51.367-04:00Mouthy: What a wonderful thing to say! Wow, thanks...Mouthy: What a wonderful thing to say! Wow, thanks!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-2385722342272159402009-07-12T09:10:04.335-04:002009-07-12T09:10:04.335-04:00it looks like your blog is where monet got his mat...it looks like your blog is where monet got his material!<br /><br />beautiful shots!a mouthy irish woman? ridiculous!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10559289518691894880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-57075576630043924372009-07-12T09:04:51.902-04:002009-07-12T09:04:51.902-04:00Bernie: Thanks!! There is so much beauty in the na...Bernie: Thanks!! There is so much beauty in the nature where I live, it is easy to find beautiful things to photograph. The secret is just knowing that the ordinary is really quiet extraordinary!<br /><br />Boomer: I am so glad you enjoyed the blog post. I really love lily pads and water lilies and was surprised my self on how many different kinds I found in one day.<br /><br />Melissa: I never noticed the different kinds either until we just wandered around in the woods finding ponds.<br /><br />Joanna: I was surprised on the different colors in both the flowers and the pads, too.<br /><br />SquirrelQueen: I had never noticed the one that looks like a peace lily before, and we go out in the woods all the time. I find it interesting that before I started photography, I didn't notice half the things I am taking photos of now and finding beautiful!<br /><br />Keats: Thanks! I loved taking them for you all.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-78549076519529323952009-07-12T08:43:41.261-04:002009-07-12T08:43:41.261-04:00The lily pond is so interesting with you guiding ...The lily pond is so interesting with you guiding us:) Love the pics.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-91928245366547807142009-07-12T05:17:50.256-04:002009-07-12T05:17:50.256-04:00Beautiful photos as always, I had no idea there we...Beautiful photos as always, I had no idea there were so many different water lilies. The one that look a little like a peace lily is very pretty.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.com