Sacred Lotus
Nelumbo nucifera, known by a number of names including Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India, or simply Lotus, is a plant in the Nelumbonaceae family.
Commonly cultivated in water gardens, the lotus is the national flower of India and Vietnam.
Canon EOS 50D, f/14 @ 220 mm, 1/100, ISO 100, No Flash
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