What does your pond look like ... Today?

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looking good!

Yes its definitely looking good! My bog plants haven't done much growing yet, so I hope that changes soon. My lily pads are finally starting to reach the surface...and I might be able to get the rock for my waterfall in a couple weeks! yay :)
 
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Anthony I love your bench made with tree stumps. Southern Cross, my lilies just bloomed for the first time this year also. Everything is late this year. My Iris's just bloomed too.



My bog today. Addy, what are these plants? They were the only ones to survive. I bought some plants, they didn't make it. Addy sent me these.

 

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These 70 and 80 degree days must've told my water lilies to start growing because all of the sudden they're beginning to shoot up!
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and I still can't get over the clarity of my pond right now. My 400g pond was never this clear.
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I took a little video of my fish and in-progress pond today (with a cameo from my bulldog. Lol). I'm going to get my pump, filter, and skimmer covered, some pond plants put in, and the landscaping done this weekend.


Really nice setup max. In that clear water those bright fish look almost neon against the dark rocks.
 

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Red your pond looks like a beautiful pond one would happen upon while out hiking in the woods...........it just looks so amazingly natural :)
 

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Thanks j.w! Here's a picture I caught this morning. This dragonfly was hovering just in front of me, over the pond. You can see her shadow reflected on the surface, along with the blue of the sky and the green of the trees overhead. I wish it was more in focus - I only take and post pictures with my phone. I wish I had the photographic expertise of RobAmy - that guy's stuff could be published in National Geographic (y)

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Thanks j.w! Here's a picture I caught this morning. This dragonfly was hovering just in front of me, over the pond. You can see her shadow reflected on the surface, along with the blue of the sky and the green of the trees overhead. I wish it was more in focus - I only take and post pictures with my phone. I wish I had the photographic expertise of RobAmy - that guy's stuff could be published in National Geographic (y)

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Great shot!
 
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Thanks j.w! Here's a picture I caught this morning. This dragonfly was hovering just in front of me, over the pond. You can see her shadow reflected on the surface, along with the blue of the sky and the green of the trees overhead. I wish it was more in focus - I only take and post pictures with my phone. I wish I had the photographic expertise of RobAmy - that guy's stuff could be published in National Geographic (y)

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Do not sell yourself short. That is a great shot :) they are fast movers
 

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