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Backlit Lotus Leaf, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Washington, DC

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Close-up of a backlit lotus leaf (Nelumbo nucifera), Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens, Washington, DC.

Image Size: 2592x3888 / 57.7MB; www.bestnatureimages.com; 2011 Angiosperms Best DC July Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens NP Nelumbo nucifera Nelumbonaceae Plantae Washington DC adhesion backlighting backlit biomimicry bionics close-up cohesion contact angle contact area fine surface structure hydrophobic hydrophobic wax image images leaves lotus lotus effect macro micron-sized bumps microstructures nanoscale hair-like tubes nanostructures national park nature photo photograph plant pond sacred lotus self-cleaning summer superhydrophobic tiff water properties Only search this gallery