Lotus at sunrise © Jojie Alcantara
“Creativity is essentially a lonely art. An even lonelier struggle. To some a blessing. To others a curse. It is in reality the ability to reach inside yourself and drag forth from your very soul an idea.” ~ Lou Dorfsman
For three days, I was blessed with evenings of full moon and glorious sunrises from my cottage by the lake in Mountain Lake Eco Resort. I was doing a photography workshop with kids as a project of Save the Children Organization in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. During cold evenings, I stayed awake at night patiently documenting these lotuses illuminated by the full moon. At dawn, I woke before the sky was bathed in orange glow. I braved the chill as I captured these flowers in full bloom, stretching fragile, slender necks towards the sun, then closing its petals before noon.
Every lotus image I captured during this trip was for me an unfolding of my life blossoming to its fullness. I am blessed with a little miracle after miracle, and I am thankful for my tiny role in this lifetime. It makes me very happy to be able to share my blessings, my creativity… my art.
Correction: This isn’t a lotus, upon careful research, turns out it is a water lily, but I shall retain the title as it sounds romantic. 😀
You can view more of my lily shots here
The Scene Stealer 
This is perhaps the most beautiful photograph I have ever seen!!!!!! I am breathless.
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Thank you so much. It is a personal favorite. Sending lotus hugs your way. 😀
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I had to share this on my FB page. It is truly spectacular and you are so gifted!!!
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I read your tweet and am touched by your inspiring praise. Made a mistake though, turns out it was a lily, not a lotus. (giggle)
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The aura of this photo is mystical. I prefer the name “lotus” which sounds more mystical than “lily.”
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Thank you! Agree with the lotus, more mystical sounding as well. 🙂
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