Black and White Giant Lily Pads

Black and White Giant Lily Pads
2022
Vero Beach, Florida

This captivating photograph showcases the beauty and scale of a giant lily pad, with intricate details and textures that are brought to life through the use of black and white photography.

Available in multiple sizes, Black and White Giant Lily Pads is the perfect choice for anyone looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their home or office decor. The timeless and classic look of black and white photography makes this piece a versatile addition to any space.

These beautiful lily pads are nearly extinct.

As reported in the New York Post about lilies found in Paraguay: “The giant lilies, which go by the scientific name Victoria Cruziana, are absolutely massive. They have regularly been measured at over five feet in diameter and their curled edges give them an almost otherworldly appearance. Unfortunately, mankind nearly wiped them out.

The lilies initially began to fall off in number due to both the dredging of the river and the actions of tourists and locals who were enamored with the aquatic plants. Some visitors damaged the plants or plucked them off entirely, like some sort of memento and eventually, the oversized plants began to feel the pinch.”

I was lucky enough to find them in a public garden in Florida.

Black and White Giant Lily Pads is printed using traditional high-quality methods. It will be printed on Kodak’s Metallic Photographic paper.  I use this paper for most of my prints since I love the little glitter that it adds. Kodak’s Endura Metallic paper can put so much “pop” in the enlargements that they’ll look as if they were taken in 3D! The secret behind this amazing paper is literally behind the picture! Kodak has placed a silvery metallic surface under the dye image. This layer acts like a mirror, reflecting the light illuminating the front of the print back through the dyes. The result is a brilliant, almost translucent effect that can be far brighter than conventional enlargements. This paper is also stable in that it lasts 100 years in a typical home display, 200 years in dark storage and 1 to 5 years for commercial display (Quoted from Kodak’s Spec sheet). 

A variety of sizes or this print are available, so you can find the perfect fit for your home or office.

• Prints are made to order so please allow 2-3 weeks for shipping. Many times, I get them out quicker.
• It may be shipped rolled in a tube. You will be notified when it ships with tracking information.
• Prints will come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist, Kim A. Bailey.
• Most of my customers prefer to customize their frames so I ship my photographs without frames or matts. However, if you want me to handle the matting and framing for you, please e-mail me at KimsVisions@comcast.net for a quote.
• If you want a size other than what is shown, please e-mail me for a quote!