It was my first summer in Columbus when I stumbled upon the lotus pond at Goodale Park. I didn’t realize that the same kind of lotus that I grew up with in Thailand could thrive in this midwestern climate. With camera in hand, I returned to the pond several times that summer to capture what felt so familiar to me, in my new home-turf.
Photograph by Kit Yoon
I love the different shades of green, the geometric shapes, and the varied angles of a lotus plant’s life. In Buddhism, the lotus is a symbol of purity. It helps guide one to lead a simple, pure life.
The lotuses of Goodale park are long-gone now (they drenched the pond and installed a new fountain). I am thrilled to be able to share these captured moments that brought me a sense of home, and tranquility.
Kit Yoon is a licensed acupuncturist. She is often seen with a camera wherever she goes. She was born and raised in Thailand, educated in New England, enjoyed the California sand and sun for a decade. She now lives with her husband, two children, two chickens, a dog, and a bunny in Bexley, Ohio.
Photograph by Kit Yoon