Wild Weekly Photo Challenge- Flowers!
Homage to the Purple Iris
“Earth laughs in flowers.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Glorious in Purple
Solitary Iris
“There is something of the marvelous in all things of nature.” ~ Aristotle
Purple Iris in Sun
“The whole secret of the study of nature lies in learning how to use one’s eyes.” ~George Sand
Iris, Spider and Swamp
I will be the gladdest thing
Under the sun!
I will touch a hundred flowers
And not pick one.
~Edna St. Vincent Millay
Morning Splendor
“I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.” ~Claude Monet
Look Into The Light
“Flowers whisper “Beauty!” to the world, even as they fade, wilt, fall.” ~Dr. SunWolf
Bloomed
I’m participating in the online adventure travel and adventure magazine, Let’s Be Wild, in the Weekly Photo Challenge- Flowers! Please stop by and enjoy!
For more Irises please click here…
those are all quite lovely!!
February 10, 2013 at 9:51 pm
Thanks so much, Derrick.
February 10, 2013 at 10:32 pm
Congratulations for winning the Flower Challenge. I have never seen Irises photographed this beautifully.
February 7, 2013 at 3:27 pm
Hi Imelda, Thank you! And I heard it from you, since I hadn’t gotten the word
I am thrilled and appreciate the positive feedback from everyone. Happy shooting!
February 7, 2013 at 10:05 pm
lovely!
February 6, 2013 at 3:46 pm
Thank you, Andrei!
February 6, 2013 at 9:53 pm
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Lovely shots -sharp in detail.
February 5, 2013 at 5:00 am
Thank you, Ritva. Much appreciated.
February 5, 2013 at 8:54 am
These are absolutely gorgeous photos.
February 4, 2013 at 10:04 pm
Thank you, Imelda!
February 4, 2013 at 11:18 pm
Irises were always my “go to flower” through the years … They only required a simple vase and water … Thank you for the reminder of their simple but elegant beauty! Linda
February 4, 2013 at 9:03 pm
So true, Linda. Thanks for your kind words.
February 4, 2013 at 11:17 pm
Beautiful!
February 4, 2013 at 5:44 pm
Thank you, T!
February 4, 2013 at 5:48 pm
Love them…
February 4, 2013 at 5:14 pm
Thanks so much, Ann-Christine.
February 4, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Terrific Jane! I’m a real sucker for purple so I especially love these!
February 4, 2013 at 4:56 pm
Hi Phil, Me, too! Thank you.
February 4, 2013 at 4:58 pm
My favorite flower..iris and favorite poet…Edna St Vincent Millay. Beautiful shots and great light. K
February 4, 2013 at 4:56 pm
Kathleen– ooh, I hit it on both counts! Excellent. Thanks so much…glad you liked it.
February 4, 2013 at 4:58 pm
Hi Jane
A favorite flower and color! Appreciated more with your photos! Glad hisare safely home.
Ann S
February 4, 2013 at 4:49 pm
Ann, So happy it’s a fave. The purples are so striking, aren’t they? Thanks again for your thoughtful comments!
February 4, 2013 at 4:52 pm
Elegance at its finest. Wonderful photography!
February 4, 2013 at 1:27 pm
Thank you, Mary for your kind feedback!
February 4, 2013 at 3:45 pm
The color is enchanting
February 4, 2013 at 12:34 pm
Thank you, Wendy!
February 4, 2013 at 12:35 pm
absolutely STUNNING…..so simple yet so complex ….at the same exact moment! Really just beautiful!!
February 4, 2013 at 12:11 pm
Hi April- So glad you like them! I get in zen mode when I shoot them. Thank you!
February 4, 2013 at 12:13 pm
You got some great pictures of that Iris! I love the lighting in the third picture. Great Job!
February 4, 2013 at 11:58 am
Hi Wyatt, Thank you! The morning light was quite beautiful that day. Appreciate your comment!
February 4, 2013 at 12:02 pm