Photo taken on July 10 shows a freshly blooming lotus flower at Daming Lake. After recent heavy rain in Jinan, lotus flowers at Daming Lake become more lovely. [Photo/Jinan Daily]

A blooming lotus flower stands among green leaves at Daming Lake. [Photo/Jinan Daily]

A bird perches on a lotus leaf at Daming Lake, creating a tranquil summer scene after a rainfall in Jinan.  [Photo/Jinan Daily]

Bright lotus flowers illuminate Daming Lake after heavy rain. Daming Lake is an ideal place for visitors to enjoy lotus flowers in Jinan during the summer.  [Photo/Jinan Daily]