Water Hyacinth Float is a painting by Hanne Lore Koehler which was uploaded on April 21st, 2013.
Water Hyacinth Float
This is a water hyacinth in our pond. The bulbous sections below the leaves are hollow and full of air, allowing the plant to float. Roots dangle... more
Title
Water Hyacinth Float
Artist
Hanne Lore Koehler
Medium
Painting - Photography
Description
This is a water hyacinth in our pond. The bulbous sections below the leaves are hollow and full of air, allowing the plant to float. Roots dangle down from the plant but are not anchored into soil so the plants float freely throughout the pond
We had 54 large (6" to 8") koi and goldfish a couple of years ago but they have been dinner for various wildlife that live around here. They have been snapped up by hawks, Blue Herons, Raccoons and something that looked like a mink or ferret. At the beginning of last year we had 7 left but they had over 200 babies. By the Fall we only had two large ones left and I haven't seen them this spring: but there seem to be many babies (now about 2 ") that survived the winter. You can see a couple of tiny black babies to the left.
Our pond is 20 ft. x 25 ft. x 4 ft. deep with lots of rocks for fish to hide under. Does anyone have any suggestions for keeping away the predators? May be an impossible task since we live by the river and in their natural habitat.
Thank you to the hosts of the following groups for featuring my image. I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
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Uploaded
April 21st, 2013
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Comments (42)
Cheri Ceridwen
Thank you for introducing me to water hyacinths, Hanne.
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Glad I could help, Cheri! Thank you for your thoughtful comment and support!
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest⦠GREEN WATERS PONDS AND REFLECTIONS CONTEST! F/L
Adrienne Wilson
What a beautifully serene scene. Love this beautiful flower. Wonderful composition and beautiful colors. Love the pretty Koi below the water.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Green Surprise - Water Hyacinth composition, lighting, shading, beautiful green colors and artwork! F/L voted
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you so much, Janet, for the honor of featuring my photo in FOR THE LOVE OF FLOWERS group! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you so much, Nader, for the honor of featuring my photo in ONLY BLOOMS AND FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHY group! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you so much, Dora, for the honor of featuring my photo in VISIONS OF SPRING - GLANCES OF SUMMER group! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you so much, Doug, for the honor of featuring my photo in FLOWER ON BLACK group! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you so much, Doug, for the honor of featuring my photo in WATER FORMS group! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Ramon Martinez
Such a gorgeous flower you have in your pond, Hanne! Not everyone has the privilege of having such exquisite plants in their environment. Excellent shot! L&F
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you, Maria, for the honor of featuring my photo in BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS group! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Christiane Schulze
A very lovely shot of this beautiful flower Hanne. Had years ago a pond in my garden with goldfish and I lost them all to the herons. So I gave up same years later (F/L/T/Su/G+)
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
It sure can get frustrating but I guess it's all part of nature. Thank you for your sweet comment and generous support and promotion, Chris!
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