Another off my list... no not a bird but a flower, yes I've been wanting to get pictures
of lotus flowers the last few years but seem to miss the season. This year Russell (wildrjg),
Ken Hamada (fwyflyr) and I went on a trip to The Huntington Library in San Marino, CA.
The hours are not the best for photographers and the price is a little on the expensive side,
but well worth the trip.
These are beautiful Tim While they are all wonderful, you do have a great eye and I don't mean your avatar I like the first one the best for the dramatic lighting.
The lotus is an excellant plant for photographers Tim..as you know. They are also especially photogenic when the flower turns to a seed pod!
Nice work!
Dan
Beautiful results, Tim- all of them.
I especially like #3. I don't know what to call that bright yellow part in the center, but it sure has an exotic look about it.
Charlie
While they are all wonderful, you do have a great eye and I don't mean your avatar 
I like the first one the best for the dramatic lighting.