Water Lily Macro 1
by Bruce Bley
Title
Water Lily Macro 1
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This macro photograph of a pink water lily was taken 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 21st, 2014
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Comments (18)
Bruce Bley
Margaret. I truly appreciate the feature in the group "Make Mine PINK". Thank you so much for the honor.
Phyllis Denton
Outstanding, Bruce----the lighting shows off the texture on the petals, and the color is breathtaking----V
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, and v, Phyllis. I sincerely appreciate it.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Congratulations on your Featured Image in Flora ! Very Beautiful vibrant colors in this water lily with nice light. L/F
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful comment and congrats Jeannie. I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Nadine and Bob, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "ALL SEASONS Landscapes". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Denyse, Thank you for the feature in the group "Amazing FAA Photographers". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Sue, I m very grateful for the feature in the group "Anything Photographs". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Christy, I appreciate the feature I the group "The Beauty in Nature". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Svetlana, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "The World We See". I really appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "AAA Images". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Nature and Landscape Photography", Dave. I really appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Amateur Photographers- 2 Per Day Please", Jay. I appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "3 A Day Waiting Room ART". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature and your support in the group "Beauty", James. I truly appreciate it.
Charlotte Gray
Very lovely work Bruce, I hear great things about the Chicago Botanical gardens! I love the macro close up of this amazing flower!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice compliment, Charlotte. This was my first time visiting the gardens and know it won't be my last. If you are ever in our area, it is really a spectacular place to visit. I am hoping to return in the spring.
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