Wonders of Nature
by Bruce Bley
Title
Wonders of Nature
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a photograph of a water lily that I took on a large pond in the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois. I am not sure of the name of it, but it didn't look like the other lilies that we commonly know.
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 24th, 2014
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
What a magnificent and beautiful capture of this water lily Bruce!! love how the center of the flower glows like a warn sun , and those details are so elegant and graceful!! Sharing!! L/F/FB
Bruce Bley
Darren, Thank you for the feature in the group "Flower Art 3 A Day". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jenn, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Bath and Spa Prints". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Kim, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Floral Photography and Art". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Maria, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Exquisite Florals". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Frank, I am grateful for the feature in the group, "ILLINOIS ART PHOTOGRAPHY". Thank you so much for the honor
Frank J Casella
CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - ILLINOIS ART PHOTOGRAPHY - group on Fine Art America / PIXELS! Thank you for sharing it !! http://tinyurl.com/IllinoisArtPhoto
Bruce Bley
Romuald, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Arts Fantastic World". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Randy, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery". I appreciate the honor and your continued support of my work.
Randy Rosenberger
This piece of fine artwork has earned the honor of being chosen to show off to other artists and prospective buyers here in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is an honor to share this piece of well composed and beautiful art on our Featured section of our homepage. Thanks much for sharing! Liked and Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (administrator of the WFS group)
Connie Handscomb
This gorgeous bloom flows its petals out so gracefully, Bruce ... like a star nebulae in space ; beautiful colours & a terrific floral macro! :)))
Bruce Bley
Bruce, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Note Cards". Thank you for the honor.
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on The Art Shoppe Cafe group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Jacqueline, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "The Art Shoppe Café". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Marinescu, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Premium FAA Artists". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Eva, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Enhanced Floral Arts - 3 per day". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
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