When my pack of Lotus Grid Paper arrived in the mail I could almost smell its minty freshness and knew immediately that it would make a beautiful background for spring flowers. I had just read in the morning paper about a Lily Festival on the small island of Ie off our Okinawan coast and began to make plans to take pictures for this page which had already formed in my mind.
A short ferry ride took us to the pretty little island where the lilies were blooming in all their glory! It was such a beautiful day to be walking among all these gorgeous blossoms and as it was Easter week, it seemed even more perfect. The lilly fields were set against the backdrop of turquoise waters – we even spotted whales cresting in the East China Sea. It was a perfect spring day!
To make this page, I simply chose six close-up photos of the colorful lilies and cut them into one-inch squares. It was simple and fun to do and makes such a striking page.
The Lotus Grid Paper is such soft, pretty green and I’m working on a companion page showcasing the fields of white lilies with it.
