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…
Jane Lurie Photography 
those are all quite lovely!!
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Thanks so much, Derrick.
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Congratulations for winning the Flower Challenge. I have never seen Irises photographed this beautifully. 🙂
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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!
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lovely!
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Thank you, Andrei!
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Lovely shots -sharp in detail.
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Thank you, Ritva. Much appreciated.
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These are absolutely gorgeous photos. 🙂
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Thank you, Imelda!
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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
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So true, Linda. Thanks for your kind words. 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, T!
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Love them…
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Thanks so much, Ann-Christine.
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Terrific Jane! I’m a real sucker for purple so I especially love these!
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Hi Phil, Me, too! Thank you.
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My favorite flower..iris and favorite poet…Edna St Vincent Millay. Beautiful shots and great light. K
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Kathleen– ooh, I hit it on both counts! Excellent. Thanks so much…glad you liked it.
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Hi Jane
A favorite flower and color! Appreciated more with your photos! Glad hisare safely home.
Ann S
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Ann, So happy it’s a fave. The purples are so striking, aren’t they? Thanks again for your thoughtful comments!
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Elegance at its finest. Wonderful photography!
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Thank you, Mary for your kind feedback!
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The color is enchanting
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Thank you, Wendy!
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absolutely STUNNING…..so simple yet so complex ….at the same exact moment! Really just beautiful!!
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Hi April- So glad you like them! I get in zen mode when I shoot them. Thank you!
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You got some great pictures of that Iris! I love the lighting in the third picture. Great Job!
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Hi Wyatt, Thank you! The morning light was quite beautiful that day. Appreciate your comment!
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