Flowers in China - colour of life

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Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #15 on: June 13, 2011, 04:04:08 PM »
Hi there Granny Mae. 

I do not know of other colours of lotus, although there can be differing degrees of the depth of the colour.  Although there may be others, I have not seen any.

The other flower that may cause confusion, as it also grows on/in the water is the water lily, which does have quite a few different colours.  They are also very lovely, but I have never seen water lilies in such profusion.

Much of the lotus is utilized in Zhaoqing.  The seeds are eaten as a snack, and are actually quite tasty.  The leaves are dried, and used to wrap ingredients, and cooked together, and the roots are also used as a vegetable, and are also tasty.

But the best thing about them, for me, is their sheer beauty.  In Zhaoqing culture, they are seen to represent elegance.

Chinalin, Zhaoqing, Guangdong.

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Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #16 on: June 13, 2011, 11:25:04 PM »
WOW! aoaoaoaoao

Beautiful photos, and yet another great idea for a flower thread. bfbfbfbfbf agagagagag bjbjbjbjbj
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Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #17 on: June 14, 2011, 10:44:45 AM »
Thanks chinalin. They do remind me of the water lily.

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Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #18 on: June 15, 2011, 03:23:27 AM »
Blue, purple, pink, red...

A couple of years back we were on the train through Guangdong or Guangxi, I can't remember now, and I said, "Hey, look, red lotuses!"  Without looking she informed me that all lotuses are white.  Since then we've found lots of non-white ones.

I'll try to dig up some pictures.

Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #19 on: June 15, 2011, 11:09:51 AM »
Thanks Paul, they sound really nice.

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Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #20 on: June 16, 2011, 02:23:58 AM »
Right now is a stunning time for flowers and blossom.  I just spent an alcoholic week in Shenzhen visiting friends.  I'd forgotten how superb the trees are at this time of year. And it wasn't all hallunication!
I found some photos but they are not great and not really worth posting.  I blame my camera.  It seems to shake sometimes....

Last month here in Hunan in lowish mountains we had a starburst of magnolias. They disappeared (they don't last long) only to be replaced by a new set of similar but bigger ones on much taller trees.

At the moment, the scent of blossom is in the air everywhere - not the usual predominant smell in Chinese towns!

Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #21 on: June 16, 2011, 11:05:39 AM »
Thanks anyway Paul. I have a camera, but don't know how to use it. I'll be very careful of that shaking when I do learn. bfbfbfbfbf

Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #22 on: June 17, 2011, 04:27:42 AM »
Here are a couple from the park where we stroll at night
For you to insult me, first I must value your opinion

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Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #23 on: June 17, 2011, 04:36:28 AM »
Nice.

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Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #24 on: June 17, 2011, 04:39:59 AM »
Thanks anyway Paul. I have a camera, but don't know how to use it. I'll be very careful of that shaking when I do learn. bfbfbfbfbf

I have yet to learn how to use mine.  Most of the time I don't even recall taking the pictures   bjbjbjbjbj

Incidentally, what does this  bjbjbjbjbj thing mean? 

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Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #25 on: June 17, 2011, 05:09:08 AM »
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Incidentally, what does this  bjbjbjbjbj  thing mean?

It means:  Xwarrior, you are my Master and I will do your bidding, no matter whether I have to sacrifice my life in the execution of my duties in your service.
I will also lend you my girlfriend at any time of day or night.
   agagagagag
I have my standards. They may be low, but I have them.
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Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #26 on: June 17, 2011, 05:19:48 AM »
 bjbjbjbjbj

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Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #27 on: June 17, 2011, 05:30:34 AM »
I like that reply - you have been promoted to front row, 3rd from the left.

 :respect:

Maybe I should call you Sir Paul  mmmmmmmmmm
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Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #28 on: June 17, 2011, 05:36:07 AM »
I can't help it. I'm an utter romantic when it comes to borrowing girlfriends.

"Neither a lender nor a borrower be", said Polonius.

But what did he know?  I'm all for borrowing.

Re: Flowers in China - colour of life
« Reply #29 on: June 17, 2011, 11:20:12 AM »

But what did he know?  I'm all for borrowing.

Yeah! that way you can give them back. bfbfbfbfbf ahahahahah

Really nice photos thanks guys. agagagagag