This lotus flower is growing in the ponds next to the rice fields in the countryside just outside of Siem Reap. The center of the flower looks like it could be plastic but that is how the stamen of the lotus looks. The lotus leaves are very ragged appearing which is a big difference from the water lilly pads.
These gorgeous pink water lilies are seen in the ponds in front of the temple Banteay Srei which stands for beautiful woman. The temple is constructed from pink sandstone which gives added meaning to all of the pink water lilies surrounding the grounds.
