Fireball Iris
by Bruce Bley
Title
Fireball Iris
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This shot of a red orange, yellow and burgundy iris blossoms was taken from one of my friends flower beds this past spring. I enjoy photographing flowers for their colors and intricate and delicate detail.
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 be simple or branched, solid or hollow, and flattened or have a circular cross-section. The rhizomatous species usually have 3-10 basal sword-shaped leaves growing in dense clumps. The bulbous species have cylindrical, basal leaves.
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September 18th, 2017
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Comments (42)
Brian Commerford
Bruce, A transcendent image that is realistic and abstract.....an invitation to the imagination !
Sherry Hallemeier
Such a beautiful color scheme to this beautiful iris. The colors are so bold and bright. Clarity is amazing, love the close up angle it was taken as! -Sherry
Bruce Bley
Frozen in Time Fine Art Photography. I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Your Very Best Photography". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
David, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Mechala. I am grateful for the feature in the group "Flowerly Love-100". Thank you so much.
Pamela Williams
A drum roll please!!!!!! Your artistic masterpiece has been featured in the “ART diSTricT" Group! You are welcome to archive this image in the 'Feature Archive & Thank You Thread' ~ Pamela
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Art district", Pamela. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Jenny Rainbow
Congratulations on being featured with this wonderful artwork on home page of Iris Exquisite Beauty group and pinned to the Pinterest board Iris Exquisite beauty!
Bruce Bley replied:
Jenny, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Iris Exquisite Beauty". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
John, Thank you so much for the feature in the group Images That Excite You". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Judy, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "USA Photographers ONLY".. Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Jasna, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Beth, I am grateful for the feature in the group "The Most Beautiful Flower Photography-Only". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Doug, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Macro Marvels". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jenn, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Bath and Spa Prints. Thank you for the honor.