Bright White Lotus Flower Opens Up Against The Vibrant Green Of The Lily Pads, With A Yellow Center And Visible Stamens Stock Image

The photograph showcases a pristine white lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera), standing tall amidst a sea of lush green leaves. The lotus, with its open petals and yellow central pod - the flower's reproductive part, stands in stark contrast to the vibrant green of the leaves that provide a rich, textured background. Captured in the natural habitat of a pond, the setting could be a warm summer day where the flower is in full bloom, symbolizing purity, beauty, and the non-attachment principle, as it rises unsullied from the murky waters below. It's a perfect representation of tranquility, often used in meditation and zen practices for its peacefulness.