Nymphaea Water Lily
by Bruce Bley
Title
Nymphaea Water Lily
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a photograph of a Nymphaea "Peter slocum" water lily that I took on a large pond in 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 operated by the Chicago Horticultural Society.
The lily itself has medium pink flowers and sepals. It has 11 inch green leaves with red undersides.
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 18th, 2014
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Comments (31)
Bruce Bley
Neal, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Fine Art Wildflower Photography". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dave, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Nature and Landscape Photography. am very grateful for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Ronald, Thank you again for the feature in the group "In Living Color. I truly appreciate the honor.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Congratulations on your Featured Image in Flora ! Nice capture of tis Lily with vibrant colors and light. L
Phyllis Denton
Perfection, Bruce! Colors, lighting and capture focus awesome---V
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Phyllis. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for the v.
Bruce Bley
Nadine and Bob, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Artist News". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Neal, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Macro Photography Group". Thank you so much.
Athena Mckinzie
Beautiful Bruce....love the pink and yellow...v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment and v, Athena. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "3 A Day Waiting Room ART". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Svetlana, I am very grateful for the feature in the group :The World We See". Thank you for your support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Nadine and Bob. I want to thank you for the feature in the group "1 - Photo of The Week". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Nadine and Bob, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "1 Weekly ALL Starz". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Congratulations on your Featured Image in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery ! Nice capture of this Waterlily with Beautiful vibrant colors and nice light. L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment and congrats, Jeannie. I appreciate it and thank you for your support of my work.
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