Blue Siberian Iris
by Bruce Bley
Title
Blue Siberian Iris
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This macro shot of a pair of blue Siberian Iris is just one of many growing in my flower beds.
Iris sibirica, the Siberian Iris or Siberian flag, is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae, native to north east Turkey, Russia, eastern and central Europe. Growing 50�120 cm (20�47 in) tall, it is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial. The leaves are glaucous green, narrow and fairly rigid, blade-shaped, 40�80 cm (16�31 in) long and 2�4 cm broad. The flowers are typical of an iris, borne in late spring or early summer on unbranched or sparsely-branched stems held above the leaves, each flower 4�7 cm in diameter, mid- to purple-blue, often with a paler whitish or yellowish centre.
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.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage in the various galleries I have created. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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June 2nd, 2014
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Bruce Bley
Mariola, I am grateful for the feature in the group "500 Views - 1 Image A Day. Thank you so much for the honor.
Donna Kennedy
Bruce, Congratulations on your Artist of the Week Feature in Visions of Spring-Glances of Summer!...L
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Congratulations, Bruce! Your great image of a beautiful Blue Iris is being featured in the Special Featured Artists of the Week Section of the Visions of Spring - Glances of Summer Homepage. Thank you for sharing this fine piece with our Group. Just make sure to archive your featured image in the discussion thread designated for this purpose. F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for choosing "Blue Siberian Iris" to be featured in the Special Featured Artists of the Week Section in the group "Visions of Spring - Glances of Summer", Dora. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
David, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Kim, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Floral Photography And Art". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Macro Marvels". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Doug, Thank you for the feature in the group "Canon Full Frame Cameras". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
John, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dora, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring - Glances Of Summer". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jasna, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Dominique Fortier
What a majestic work Bruce. The beauty itself. l,f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Dominique. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Romuald, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Arts Fantastic World". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Bob and Nadine, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Pin Me". I really appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Nadine and Bob, Thank you for the feature in the group " ALL SEASONS Landscapes". I appreciate your continued support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Joe, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Excellent Self-Taught Artists". I appreciate the honor.
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