Afternoon Delight #3
by Bruce Bley
Title
Afternoon Delight #3
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of a blue tropical water lily was taken in a small pond at the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois.
This blue tropical water lily with bluestar-shaped flowers with gold and purple centers; blooms from summer to winter; round green folage mottled with purple; easy to care for; water lilies dislike moving water; annual in colder climates
The Chicago Botanic Garden traces its origins back to the Chicago Horticultural Society, founded in 1890. With the motto Urbs in Horto, meaning "city in a garden," the Society hosted nationally recognized flower and horticultural shows, its third the World's Columbian Exposition Chrysanthemum Show, held in conjunction with the world's fair in October 1893.
After a period of inactivity, the Chicago Horticultural Society was restarted in 1943. In 1962, its modern history began when the Society agreed to help create and manage a new public garden. With the groundbreaking for the Chicago Botanic Garden in 1965 and its opening in 1972, the Society created a permanent site on which to carry out its mission. The Garden today is an example of a successful public-private partnership. It is owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and operated by the Chicago Horticultural Society.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage and in the various galleries and groups that I am a member of. Your comments on my work are greatly appreciated. Thank you for visiting.
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August 3rd, 2015
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Comments (27)
Bruce Bley
Kathy, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Path and Spa Prints". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Canon Full Frame Cameras". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Arts Fantastic World, Romuald. I sincerely appreciate it.
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on Flowers Up Close group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Jacqueline. I appreciate the feature in the group "Flowers Up Close'. Thank you for the honor.
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful artwork is being featured in the World We See Group :-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Robyn. I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "World We See". Thank you so much for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Amanda, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Artists for Nature". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Maria, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "Beautiful Flowers - One per day". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Dennis, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Photography the Fine Art". I appreciate the honor.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Bruce Bley replied:
John, I can't thank you enough for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". Thank you for the honor and your continued support.
Bruce Bley
David, I appreciate the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "1 A Day Waiting Room Art". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Doug, Thank you again for the feature in the group "Macro Marvels". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Doug, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Lilies - Lotuses". I really appreciate it.
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for your feature on the homepage of Greeting Cards For All Occasions 08-04-15!!
Bruce Bley replied:
Jean, Thank you for including "Afternoon Delight" as one of the featured images in the group "Greeting Cards For All Occasions". I truly appreciate the honor.
Carolyn Derstine
I love these beautiful flowers and your capture is excellent! Wonderful composition and lighting with a great clear focus on the flower.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful and gracious comment, Carolyn. I am glad you enjoyed this work and thank you for the visit.
Ruth Housley
Beautiful water lily Bruce!! l/f Ruth
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Ruth. I truly appreciate it and thank you for the L.