Monet's Muse
Beguiling and beautiful, she enchanted and inspired one of the worlds greatest ever impressionist painters. His love of nature, colour and light shines through eternally in his great works.
If ever I were offered the opportunity to select the work of a master and call it my own, it would be a Monet.
Image copyright © Marion Cullen. All rights reserved.
Considered & Constructive critique invited and welcome.

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Light and ReflectionAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

John Edwards, 5 months ago
Delicate and beautiful
AngelArtist, 5 months ago
What a beautiful, beautiful image, and what a lovely title too.
Deborah Parkin, 5 months ago
This is really beautiful – it looks like a painting – beautiful detail and colour and just love that reflection – wonderful work :)
Lumineux in reply to John Edwards’s comment, 5 months ago
Always a pleasure when you stop by John, thank you for your very kind comments.
Lumineux in reply to AngelArtist’s comment, 5 months ago
I am so pleased you like it Angel, always appreciate and value your opinion.
Lumineux in reply to Deborah Parkin’s comment, 5 months ago
Always good to have you stop by Deb, thanks for your great comments. I added nothing to this shot but a little texture, eerily it already had a painterly effect out of camera, especially the reflection.
Helene Kippert, 5 months ago
Gorgeous
dawndavies, 5 months ago
lovely and soft and the reflection look great well done
velveteagle, 5 months ago
Wonderful work of dark and light colors.. beautiful
lianne, 5 months ago
certainly evocative of Monet – and perhaps better done – lol. Stunning piece!
AMHERN0525, 5 months ago
simply gorgeous
Cynthia Adams, 5 months ago
Perfect Marion…so very beautiful my friend…love this!!
Leeo, 5 months ago
How gorgeous is this! Just love that reflection too : )
liak, 5 months ago
What a perfectly well done photo…. Stunning, the image and its reflection, the colors, everything.
Sharon Hammond, 5 months ago
Beautiful Marion. The petals look translucent
Luis Correia, 5 months ago
Beautiful image, love the way it glows.
Lumineux in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 5 months ago
Your visits are always most welcome Helene, and thank you for the fav.
Lumineux in reply to dawndavies’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Dawn, greatly appreciate your comments.
Lumineux in reply to velveteagle’s comment, 5 months ago
My sincere thanks Velvet Eagle, good of you to drop by.
Lumineux in reply to lianne’s comment, 5 months ago
What a wonderful compliment Lianne…I would give my left arm to be half the artist Monet was. Lol
Many thanks!
dawndavies, 5 months ago
you are welcome
Lumineux in reply to AMHERN0525’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much.
Lumineux in reply to Cynthia Adams’s comment, 5 months ago
Always leaves me in awe what nature gives us to work with Cynthia. Thank you dear friend.
Lumineux in reply to Leeo’s comment, 5 months ago
Many thanks Leeo, very glad you like it.
Lumineux in reply to liak’s comment, 5 months ago
I am so pleased you think so Liak. This image took me a while to know what to do with, yet in the end it was simple. Less is more.
Thank you.
Lumineux in reply to Sharon Hammond’s comment, 5 months ago
I do love it so when the light plays nicely Sharon. Thank you.
Lumineux in reply to Luis Correia’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks so much Luis.
Kimberly Palmer, 5 months ago
Wow, this is so beautiful… love that lighting, and the coloring… awesome shot!
Rhana Griffin, 5 months ago
Oh bloody hell Marion… This is to die for!!!! The light is so sublime…
thrumyeyes, 5 months ago
Beautiful I have Colorados fixing to bloom thank God.
SofaKingWeird, 5 months ago
Pretty awesome I like it.
Lumineux in reply to Kimberly Palmer’s comment, 5 months ago
Kimberly I’m very pleased you like it. As I mentioned, this one had me stumped for a while so I am very happy to receive the positive feedback.
Lumineux in reply to Rhana Griffin’s comment, 5 months ago
That is the best confirmation anyone can get! Thanks Rhana babe!
))hugs((
Lumineux in reply to thrumyeyes’s comment, 5 months ago
Very much appreciate your comments Jen. You are so lucky to have them. I had to go to our Japanese gardens to shoot this.
Lumineux in reply to SofaKingWeird’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks a heap Mr SofaKing….Wierd! Lol
Adrian Yang, 5 months ago
Amazing shot, I never cease to be amazed by your work.
I knew monet was inspired by some type of flower.
Lumineux, 5 months ago
What a lovely compliment Adrian, from someone so accomplished themselves. Thank you so much.
And yes, Monet derived much inspiration from the waterlilly…but also many other things in nature. I believe that is what draws me to his art, and indeed, Impressionists in general.
frogster, 5 months ago
Beautiful image
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 5 months ago
Beautiful image Lu…... Gorgeous!! :-)
Lumineux in reply to frogster’s comment, 5 months ago
Hi Larry…I am very pleased you like it. Thanks heaps.
Lumineux in reply to TrEaSuReDiMaGeS’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Deb, a wonderful compliment!
Silvia Manuela, 5 months ago
Lovely side angle, good showcase of different textures, leaves like plates, and the reflective depth of the water, and of course the crispness of the petals, well done, Marion!
jerry alcantara, 5 months ago
really beautiful shot the reflection and colors is nice
DawsonImages, 5 months ago
Beautiful and luminous
Lumineux in reply to Silvia Manuela’s comment, 5 months ago
Most appreciated Silvia, Your comments are always thoughful and inspiring.
Lumineux in reply to jerry alcantara’s comment, 5 months ago
From the master of color himself! Thank you Jerry.
Lumineux in reply to DawsonImages’s comment, 5 months ago
There you go using my favorite photographic word Mike …luminous! Thank you for the compliment, always a pleasure when you stop by.
Barbie, 5 months ago
superb image, love it. Your flowers are so well seen and captured Lumineux!
Helen Bascom KMA, 5 months ago
Outstanding work! The light and shadows are gorgeous.
Lumineux in reply to Barbie’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you for saying so Barb. Very happy you find my flowers pleasing. :-))
Lumineux in reply to Helen Bascom KMA’s comment, 5 months ago
Always a pleasure to have you stop by Helen. Really good to see you.
heartco, 5 months ago
Everything about this pic is lovely. Colours, composition, lighting, all working together harmoniously. :)
Lumineux in reply to heartco’s comment, 5 months ago
Many thanks Heidi, very glad you could stop by. Your incredible work is a source of inspiration.
jlynn, 5 months ago
Stunning perfect image!
Peace Mitchell, 5 months ago
what a superb picture, outstanding!
Lumineux in reply to jlynn’s comment, 5 months ago
Many thanks Jlynn
Lumineux in reply to Peace Mitchell’s comment, 5 months ago
Much appreciated thank you…love your Avatar!
anaphotography, 5 months ago
Exquisite!
Corinne Noon, 5 months ago
“Great title” I used to pick these and bring them to my grandmother’s cottage in the summer… A Beautiful picture you have here !
Geraldine Lefoe, 5 months ago
A stunner Marion, I’m a great fan of the Impressionists too and I’m sure they’d invute you to join the clique with this one
maka1967, 4 months ago
great work and title. love the reflection.
Cordelia, 4 months ago
A gorgeous flower and reflection. Like everyone else I love the title too.
Lumineux in reply to Corinne Noon’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much for all your great comments on my work Corinne, they are most appreciated.
Lumineux in reply to Geraldine Lefoe’s comment, 4 months ago
I never tire of the work of the impressionists Geraldine! and what a lovely compliment, thank you!
Lumineux in reply to maka1967’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you for all your wonderful comments and feedback that you have recently left on my work Maka. I value your input a great deal.
Lumineux in reply to Cordelia’s comment, 4 months ago
I really appreciate you stopping by, thank you very much for your very positive comments Cordelia.
Cynthia Adams, 4 months ago
Beautiful image Marion..love ths immensely..pure beauty.!!
artforsoul, 4 months ago
beautiful photo
Lumineux in reply to Cynthia Adams’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much Cynthia. I really love this little beauty too, fast becoming my own personal fav.
Lumineux in reply to artforsoul’s comment, 4 months ago
Many thanks artforsoul.
Lumineux, 4 months ago
Thanks to all that nominated this image as a contender to the Challenge master 15 Reflection comp, I was thrilled to learn on my arrival back that it had been one of 28 nominated out of so many wonderful entries.
Antanas, 4 months ago
perfect reflection, well done
Lumineux in reply to Antanas’s comment, 4 months ago
Hi Antanas, very good to see you, always a pleasure to have you stop by. Thank you.
amberafternoon, 4 months ago
Beautiful image!
kcranmer, 4 months ago
Although very beautiful, the best part is the reflection you captured as well, stunning!
Steven Sandner, 4 months ago
Subtle and masterful, amazingly done. Just brilliant work!
Lumineux in reply to amberafternoon’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you very much, really appreciate your time and comment Amberafternoon.
Lumineux in reply to kcranmer’s comment, 4 months ago
Totally with you there, the reflection makes this. Thanks a bunch.
Lumineux in reply to Steven Sandner’s comment, 4 months ago
What a lovely compliment Steven, many thanks for stopping by & taking the time to appreciate this.
Jonicool, 4 months ago
Amazing clarity and light, just perfect with the reflection!
Lumineux, 4 months ago
Thanks so much for the fav, it still blows me away that others actually like what they see. BTW, your own work is just amazing.
digitalmidge, 4 months ago
Fabulous and stunning, love everything about this, the detail is amazing…
Karin Taylor, 4 months ago
oh wow, i think it’s the best image of a water lily i’ve ever seen….it’s even better than the real thing (even tho it’s taken from the real thing….you can’t do any better than that!) :)
Lumineux in reply to Karin Taylor’s comment, 4 months ago
Your enthusiasm has really brought a huge smile to my face. Thank you for the great comments and the favoriting, such a great compliment.
Lumineux in reply to digitalmidge’s comment, 4 months ago
Many thanks Zoe, always nice to hear when you are doing something right.
Craig Watson, 4 months ago
Absolutely beautiful shot Lumineux… the black backround with the lovely subtle reflectiopn really sets it off!
Well done!
Curtiss Simpson, 4 months ago
Oh my this is beautiful the light color just awesome, love it !
Lumineux in reply to Craig Watson’s comment, 4 months ago
Hi Craig, thank you for your wonderful comment and sharing your thought on this.
Lumineux in reply to Curtiss Simpson’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you ever so much Curtiss, very happy you think so.
cynthiab, 4 months ago
gorgeous love water lilies
RockyWalley, 4 months ago
Very soft feeling. Love the reflections.
Lumineux in reply to cynthiab’s comment, 4 months ago
My thanks for your kind words Cynthia.
Lumineux in reply to RockyWalley’s comment, 4 months ago
Very happy you like it Rocky, really appreciate your time and comments.
BlaizerB, 4 months ago
wonderful shot looks great with a black border. super light on the subject. cheers
Lumineux in reply to BlaizerB’s comment, 3 months ago
Many thanks, I like this with in the border too.
mjaniceanne, 3 months ago
I’m obsessed with photos of waterlilies and this is one of the very best I’ve seen, everyone has said it all but I have a new adjective for it -its has a pealescent quality to it and the light on the stamens is just amazing…
Lumineux in reply to mjaniceanne’s comment, 3 months ago
They are fascinating to me also Janice. I thank you for your lovely comments, they mean a lot to me. I have to say I was inspired by the great master of waterlilies himself. Perhaps a tiny bit rubbed off. ;-)
michelle123, 3 months ago
Soo gorgeous love it!!!
Mui-Ling Teh, 3 months ago
Beautiful shot!
Lumineux in reply to michelle123’s comment, 3 months ago
Very much value your input Michelle, thank you.
Lumineux in reply to Mui-Ling Teh’s comment, 3 months ago
So glad you like it, thank you. :-)
Geri Bragg, 3 months ago
simply beautiful.
Lumineux in reply to Geri Bragg’s comment, 3 months ago
Sincere thanks Geri, very glad to have you stop by.
Wendella Reeves, 3 months ago
I also love Monet’s work, and you have lovely work too. This is a beautiful photo, well done.
Lumineux in reply to Wendella Reeves’s comment, 3 months ago
Monet is the master and thank you very much for taking the time to look at my gallery Wendella, most appreciated.
Tara Sheffer-A..., 3 months ago
Beautiful image!
Lumineux in reply to Tara Sheffer-Archie’s comment, 3 months ago
Very pleased you like it, and very much value the time and effort you have taken Tara.
ajax, 3 months ago
Stunning you got reflection as well great work
Lumineux in reply to ajax’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you very much for your comment Ajax and for the fav. Most appreciated!
sweetscent62, 3 months ago
This is truly breathtaking : ) .. once in a while I just see something and sigh.. this is one of those moments : ) well done.. Wen x
Marinella Owens, 2 months ago
very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NATURELENS, 2 months ago
Great light, reflection comp.
bertspix, 2 months ago
truly a magnificient image of a beautiful flower..Bert
earthangel, 2 months ago
This is magnificent! Congratulations, the translucency, the depth, reflection just stunning.
Lumineux in reply to earthangel’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you ever so much Lynne for your wonderful comments. They are very much appreciated…those gardens provide the magic.
Elana Bailey, 27 days ago
Stunning lighting, reflection and colour. Beautiful work, Marion.
Lumineux in reply to Elana Bailey’s comment, 27 days ago
Glad you think so Elana, thank you very much.
Kathie Nichols, 22 days ago
Stunning capture Lumineaux, I so agree with you on Monet, just adore his work! :)
Lumineux in reply to Kathie Nichols’s comment, 22 days ago
Thank you for your lovely comment and the fav Kathie. Monet was the master, no doubt…I sometimes wonder if he’d approve of my little effort. LOL
Eyeleen, 20 days ago
Such a stunning artistic creation!
GerryMac, 20 days ago
fantastic! beautiful colouring and lighting!
Lumineux in reply to Eyeleen’s comment, 20 days ago
Many thanks Eyeleen, love your beautiful macro work also.
Lumineux in reply to GerryMac’s comment, 20 days ago
Cheers Gerry, thank you for stopping by, and for your lovely comments.