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13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
LOTUS LEAF

Lotus leaves are bright green leaves from the aquatic lotus plant. This plant has flowered, released its seeds and the leaves are withering. The lotus is a sacred flower for Buddhist.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2015
Date Uploaded: 07.2015
Photo Location: New Iberia, Louisiana, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D5100
Copyright: © Nelson Landry