"Luminous Jewels " by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch | RedBubble

Overnight light rain showers have refreshed the garden and first sunlight illuminates this water-kissed orange black tipped flower, Heliconia Psittacorum ‘Choconiana’ or commonly known as the Parrot’s Beak or Parakeet Flower.

Photo Location:  In my home garden, near Innisfail, Far North Queensland, Australia.

"Luminous Jewels " by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch | RedBubble

"Night Bloomer ~ White Water Lily with Splayed Petals " by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch | RedBubble

"Night Bloomer ~ White Water Lily with Splayed Petals" by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch | RedBubble:

"Night Bloomer ~ White Water Lily with Splayed Petals"
 ©Photography by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch

Early morning ~ white petal water lily, a night bloomer that grows on a long stem. 2nd and last day showing.  Grown in a small fish pond in the backyard of our home, near Innisfail, Tropical Far North Queensland, Australia.  

* Extra note
From my nature observations to date since photographing this bloom last April, these water lily plants must flower only once a year.

'Dancing In The Stillness'

"Dancing in the Stillness" by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch | RedBubble:

Early morning, so soft and tranquil.
Overlooking the (North) Johnstone River towards Innisfail Estate, with the Geraldton bridge in view.
Photo taken in Innisfail, Far North Queensland, Australia.
Dec.2011 Time 5:47:01 AM

"Dancing in the Stillness" by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch | RedBubble: Greeting Cards and Postcards