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