Lily pad idyll

Lily pads in a kind of dreamscape. The color in the clouds that are reflected in the lake comes from dispersion by ice crystals in the fringes of clouds that are near the sun in the sky (in the angular sense, not an absolute sense). It's like color dispersion by prisms. The shallow ripples are from water bugs, I think.

Excellent banner Elizabeth!

Beautiful banner, Elizabeth! The reflections definitely give it that dreamy look.

Oh my gosh - this is an amazing banner Elizabeth - I just knew it must be yours when I saw it

Wonderful, Elizabeth! Dreamy and restful.

This caught me by surprise. I'd forgotten all about it.
Here's the full scene



I think I need to get my act together and prepare some more banners for submission.

Absolutely beautiful, Elizabeth!
So tranquil, so calming....the ripples, sun & clouds changing
seamlessly. Infinite images.

Thanks for all the lovely comments and acorn tips. Water is such a magical substance...for helping things grow, and for providing endless enchanting views in the natural world.