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by Bruce Bley
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Our ceramic coffee mugs are available in two sizes: 11 oz. and 15 oz. Each mug is dishwasher and microwave safe.
Design Details
This is a photograph of a white water lily that I took on a large pond at the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois. ... more
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11 oz.
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5 - 7 business days
This is a photograph of a white water lily that I took on a large pond at the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois.
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 oper...
Hello my name is Bruce Bley. I am a retired art instructor. I taught in a public high school for 35 years. I enjoyed teaching students and helping them develop their own style of work. Now during my retirement I am pursuing my own passion for creating artwork. I enjoy working from nature. As an artist I want to capture the beauty of what nature has to offer. Too often in our society people don't take the time to stop and see what nature has to offer. It can be as simple as the color of a flower, the veins of a petal, and the beauty of it's stamen and pistils. I have created works of fish, flowers, animals, and nature in general to give a person the opportunity to see nature close-up. I am an avid photographer and many of my...
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Bruce Bley
Marinescu, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Premium FAA Artists" I sincerely appreciate the honor and thank you for your support.
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on The Art Shoppe Cafe group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Jacqueline, Thank you again for the feature in the group "The Art Shoppe Café". Thank you so much for your support.
Bruce Bley
Chrisann, Thank you again for the feature in the group "Weekly FUN For ALL Mediums SPRING IS IN THE AIR".
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Congratulations on your Featured Image in Flora ! Nice capture of this Water Lily with nice details and light. L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the congrats and nice comment Jeanie. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jens, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "All Natural Scenery Landscapes". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Neal, Thank you again for the feature in the group "Macro Photography Group". I really appreciate it.
Joseph Hollingsworth
Very nice capture. Lovely contrast and color. L/F
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful comment and L, Joseph. I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "Lilies - Lotuses", Doug. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Garden of Hope", Sheree. I sincerely appreciate it.
Mike Norkin
Beautiful picture, nice contrasts.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment and visit, Mike.
Bruce Bley
Kim, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Flora". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
James. Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Beauty". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jay, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Amateur Photographers- 2 Entries Per Day Please". Thank you so much.
Claudia Mottram
Absolutely beautiful, Bruce! fv
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much, Claudia, I appreciate your comment, support and v.
Bruce Bley
Christy, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "The Beauty of Nature". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Marie, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "Must Create Art". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jim, I am very grateful for the feature in the group :Nature Photos". Thank you for the honor.
John S
Gorgeous Capture !
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the nice comment, John. I truly appreciate it.
Danielle R T Haney
Such a Gorgeous Flower Bruce~ You captured it Beautifully.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Danielle. I sincerely appreciate it.
Charlotte Gray
I LOVE ALL WATER LILIES, BEAUTIFUL WHITE ONE!
Bruce Bley replied:
Charlotte, I am glad you enjoyed this photograph and hope you will visit again.