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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.
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This macro shot of a blue iris blossom was taken from one of my flower beds this past spring. I enjoy capturing natures beauty and detail. We often... more
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11 oz.
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5 - 7 business days
This macro shot of a blue iris blossom was taken from one of my flower beds this past spring. I enjoy capturing natures beauty and detail. We often times don't stop to see the little intricate detail of nature that makes it so beautiful.
Iris is a genus of 260-300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species, as well as, being the scientific name, iris is also very widely used as a common name for all Iris species, though some plants called thus belong to other closely related genera. A common name for some species is 'flags', while the plants of the subgenus Scorpiris are widely known as 'junos', particularly in horticulture. It is a popular garden flower.
Irises are perennial plants, growing from creeping rhizomes (rhizomatous irises) or, in drier climates, from bulbs (bulbous irises). They have long, erect flowering stems which may b...
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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Olivia Hardwicke
What a gorgeous capture, Bruce! Wonderful shades and colors! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice compliment and L, Olivia. I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Bob and Nadine, I appreciate the feature in the group "Artist News". Thank you so much for the honor.
Mike Breau
Lovely composition Bruce-love the abstract qualities/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious words, and L, Mike. I sincerely appreciate it.
Deb Halloran
Bruce, This macro shot is perfect on all levels...incredible photography. Nicely done. v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Deb. You have mad my day. I sometimes think about dropping out, but a comment likes yours gives me a chance to reflect. Thank you for the v.
Bruce Bley
Marinescu. I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Premium FAA Artists". Thank you for the honor. I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you so much, Connie.
Connie Handscomb
A Delightful, Big Yawn from this wonderful Blue ; lovely, Bruce ;)))
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Congratulations on your Featured Image in Flora ! Nice macro capture with Beautiful colors, details and light.
Bruce Bley replied:
Jeannie, Thank you for the congrats and wonderful compliment. I truly appreciate it.
Kirsten Giving
Hello Again my Friend--Just wanted you to know that this makes a gorgeous cover for my Flora: Macro Images Pinterest Board because the center of the flower is what "shows up" on the cover page! Kirsten
Kirsten Giving
Hello Bruce! Oh, so pretty! I love the simple abstract quality, the magnificent color, and the slight back lighting. Well done! f/l/p Kirsten
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful kind and gracious comment, Kristen. I love macro shots that help create abstracts. Thank you gain and thanks for the L/P
Bruce Bley
Chuck, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "AAA Images". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dave, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Nature and Landscape Photography". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Chris Flees
stunning shot Bruce...l/f/t
Bruce Bley replied:
John, I appreciate the kind comment and promos. Thank you so much for your support.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I appreciate the feature in the group "Macro Marvels". I also want to thank you for your support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Kim, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Flora". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Svetlana, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "The World We See". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Stefon Thank you again for the feature in the group "Appreciating Works From All Mediums". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Karen I truly appreciate the feature in the group "GRAND GREETING CARDS 1 per day". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Visions of Spring". Thank you for the honor. I really appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jay, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Amateur Photographers- 2 Entries Per Day Please". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Karen, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "ART BY GOD 1 per day". Thank you for the honor.
Phyllis Denton
Beautifully captured, Bruce---lighting is awesome----V
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment and v, Phyllis. I truly appreciate it.
Randy Rosenberger
As administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, it is with pride and honor that I choose to feature this beautiful piece of your artwork on our homepage! Works of this stature and beauty are very deserving of special recognition, which you are receiving within our family of friends and fine artists in the WFS group. Congratulations on your feature on our homepage. You are very deserving of this honor. Liked Forever, Elvis Randy B. Rosenberger
Bruce Bley
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery", Randy. I sincerely appreciate the honor.