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by Bruce Bley
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Purchase a tote bag featuring the photograph "Afternoon Delight #3" by Bruce Bley. Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a 1" black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. All seams are double-stitched for added durability. Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image.
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This photograph of a blue tropical water lily was taken in a small pond at the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois. ... more
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This photograph of a blue tropical water lily was taken in a small pond at the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois.
This blue tropical water lily with bluestar-shaped flowers with gold and purple centers; blooms from summer to winter; round green folage mottled with purple; easy to care for; water lilies dislike moving water; annual in colder climates
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...
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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Bruce Bley
Kathy, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Path and Spa Prints". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Jeff Iverson
Great work! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you, Jeff.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Canon Full Frame Cameras". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Arts Fantastic World, Romuald. I sincerely appreciate it.
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on Flowers Up Close group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Jacqueline. I appreciate the feature in the group "Flowers Up Close'. Thank you for the honor.
Manjot Singh Sachdeva
beautiful with nice shadows fv
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment, Manjot. I truly appreciate it.
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful artwork is being featured in the World We See Group :-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Robyn. I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "World We See". Thank you so much for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Amanda, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Artists for Nature". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Maria, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "Beautiful Flowers - One per day". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Donna Kennedy
Such beautiful color and light Bruce!!!! fav/love
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Donna. I really appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dennis, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Photography the Fine Art". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Beauty". I truly appreciate it.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Bruce Bley replied:
John, I can't thank you enough for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". Thank you for the honor and your continued support.
Bruce Bley
David, I appreciate the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "1 A Day Waiting Room Art". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Doug, Thank you again for the feature in the group "Macro Marvels". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Doug, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Lilies - Lotuses". I really appreciate it.
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for your feature on the homepage of Greeting Cards For All Occasions 08-04-15!!
Bruce Bley replied:
Jean, Thank you for including "Afternoon Delight" as one of the featured images in the group "Greeting Cards For All Occasions". I truly appreciate the honor.
Carolyn Derstine
I love these beautiful flowers and your capture is excellent! Wonderful composition and lighting with a great clear focus on the flower.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful and gracious comment, Carolyn. I am glad you enjoyed this work and thank you for the visit.
Norman Johnson
Very nice composition and macro work Bruce.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious words, Norman. I appreciate it very much.
Ruth Housley
Beautiful water lily Bruce!! l/f Ruth
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Ruth. I truly appreciate it and thank you for the L.
Beverly Canterbury
Gorgeous!! L/F
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you, Beverly. I sincerely appreciate it.