Spatterdock - Yellow Pond Lily

Spatterdock - Yellow Pond Lily

This photo was taken in the Uinta Mountains a mile or two from Mirror Lake in one of the hundreds of little ponds in the area. The reflection turned out really well in this one, I think.

This is an image of a Yellow Spatterdock, which is also commonly called a yellow pond lily or cow lily. Their flowers can bloom from May to October, but since the Uintas are covered in snow until late June to July, they'll end up flowering later in the year.

I've done a little research on yellow pond lilies, and found out a few interesting facts.

Their roots have been used in stews or made into flour, and the seeds have been popped like popcorn. Native Americans used the leaves to stop bleeding, and they're now used in water gardens and aquariums.

They are very important for the ecosystem since they provide shade for fish and cover from predators. They are a home for tons of tiny creatures, like the bonnet worm, who are then eaten by fish. Also, different parts of the plants are eaten by larger animals like beavers, muskrats, and deer.

Created by: Azkul.

Tools Used: Kodak Camera, PhotoShop

Created on: July 2004

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Image Number: 1735

Comments:

Anne from USA on Apr 12, 2008 at 5:47 PM said:

I love the flower and its reflection! Beautiful to see its double there in water beside it! I like the different shades of green also and the dappled water. *g*

Brian from Utah on Oct 6, 2007 at 5:57 PM said:

Personally, I like a pond with a bunch of spatterdock lilies in there. Is that product safe for fish and other plants and animals in the pond?

Steve from Texas on Sep 30, 2007 at 7:00 PM said:

I have found out 'Triple Strike'by Spectracide really knocks em out! Green in the morning and brown in the evening after spraying. I thought this spatterdock lily was going to take over the pond. This 'cide takes them out! Yeah!

Tania (TMR8) from Taranaki New Zealand on Dec 19, 2006 at 5:32 AM said:

this is fantastic. so clear with different dimensions to it

Brian from Utah on Oct 29, 2006 at 10:23 PM said:

Thanks for the compliments.

Photobug from Tennessee on Oct 29, 2006 at 5:31 AM said:

What an excellent picture. Very crisp and beautiful.

Kathy on Sep 30, 2006 at 1:48 PM said:

Very beautiful and unique. I've never seen one of these before in any of the lily ponds we have here. Thanks for giving such an informative description too, learned a lot.

Talsi from WNC on Sep 20, 2006 at 8:58 PM said:

Just beautiful!

Brian from Utah on Jul 19, 2006 at 7:05 PM said:

To get this shot, I got down on my belly on the shore. The flower was about 4 feet away, so I used the LCD viewer and stretched my arms over the edge of the water to get it as close as possible. I took many shots of the lily to make sure that one of them was steady. I probably looked very silly, but it was worth it.

Also, thanks to the person that indicated that this is a Yellow Spatterdock. I like knowing the specific names of flowers, but I'm usually too impatient to search through a book to find the right one.

Jessica from England on Jul 19, 2006 at 9:29 AM said:

i agree with all the other comments, it is a stunning photograph. How close did you have to get to the water or did you zoom? It also has an animal quality, as if it's timidly peeking out of the water. and the bud seems so open to its viewer. a joy to look at.

Jewlya from California on Jun 1, 2006 at 11:05 PM said:

*i really like this picture*

from Canada on Feb 27, 2006 at 11:49 PM said:

I keep comming back to this one for it's beauty well done.

WebSphinx from chesapeake beach, maryland on Sep 13, 2005 at 2:19 PM said:

Very striking shot. Flowers are such a miracle.

meridianz from NZ on Jul 31, 2005 at 2:45 AM said:

Wow, and outstanding job youve done with this photo. It is absolutely gorgeous!

Lulu from New Zealand on Jul 26, 2005 at 2:03 AM said:

I really like this photo. It is a great photo but the reflection really completes it.

Tina from Topeka, KS on Jun 14, 2005 at 2:50 PM said:

It's marvelous! Looks suspended in space, spectacular!

Ronald v O from Tiel NL on Jun 8, 2005 at 8:36 AM said:

Nice picture. Not the normal view.

This is not a normal lely but a socalled:Yellow Spatterdock.

But at the end, good shot

Ronald

Heather from AK on Jun 1, 2005 at 5:24 PM said:

This is such a beautiful serene shot. I can just feel the flower and water

excellent

Brian from Utah on May 7, 2005 at 9:07 AM said:

For this picture, I used a Kodak DX4330. It's a 3.1 MP point & click digital camera. It's light, compact, and very easy to carry around on a belt pack while I'm hiking.

sparkle1103 from Illinois on May 6, 2005 at 10:18 PM said:

I love this yellow flower. Just beautiful. May I ask what Kodak camera you use?

Vicki (TravlynWomyn) from Virginia - today on Mar 27, 2005 at 12:35 AM said:

Just beautiful, Brian

starshot from boynton beach fl on Feb 1, 2005 at 12:58 AM said:

just one word BEAUTIFUL...

on Jan 15, 2005 at 7:41 PM said:

I LOVE THIS FLOWER IT IS BEATFULL

mercedes powell from odum on Dec 8, 2004 at 4:47 PM said:

i think the flower is very pretty

Brian from Utah on Oct 22, 2004 at 12:10 PM said:

The comment above says, "Really, it takes me much practice to arrive at that level of perception that you have... I respect that!" (Thanks Pacuman for translating for me).

Rafael Castorena from Aguascalientes Mèxico on Oct 21, 2004 at 7:28 PM said:

Realmente me alta mucha pràctica para llegar a ese nivel de percepciòn que tienes.... mis respetos!!!!!!

LNdigiphoto from Pocono Summit, PA on Oct 19, 2004 at 1:18 PM said:

I find this photo to be beautiful, especially since it seemed like water stood still just so you can capture a flawless shot!

severnphotography from cincinnati, ohio on Oct 12, 2004 at 4:34 PM said:

very clean, well done with this image.

waleed from egypt on Sep 28, 2004 at 5:36 AM said:

i like photos

Brian from Utah on Aug 17, 2004 at 5:40 PM said:

Thanks everybody. This one adorns my office's wall. We went off the trail to this pond in hopes of finding some frogs on the lily pads, but stubled on these wonderful flowers instead. It took us close to an hour to find our trail again, but it was worth it.

racepics from house on Aug 4, 2004 at 3:50 PM said:

Very nice looks like it is on a mirror, keep them coming our way.

Nyrosie from Texas on Aug 3, 2004 at 3:58 PM said:

Beautiful. Very peaceful.

EyeSpy from NH on Jul 26, 2004 at 9:23 AM said:

I love this - very nice.

Phaedra from Virginia on Jul 20, 2004 at 10:09 AM said:

I like how the flower looks real, but dreamy at the same time. The color and reflection are wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

Silverdebster from New Zealand on Jul 19, 2004 at 4:54 PM said:

This is a real beauty. It has a 'tactile' sense, in that I can imagine how it would feel to touch the water and lily. That's very special.

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