Oh, man, what perfect color and lighting here, Jeff. Testing its capabilities and shooting a couple on Lake Itasca, about five years ago in Minnesota, I discovered that that heavy stem we see here can grow well over six feet in length from the bottom of the pond or stream. As delicate as it appears in this beautiful photo of yours, Jeff, this flower has a built-in toughness that would surprise most people. A fave for me.
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