Iris, Where Ya Been For A Year? by photostar
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Well, we know where Iris has been for a year, reinventing herself for this year's display of blooms. This is from my yard. Just noticed today that many are beginning to bloom as there are literally hundreds of them. I made the mistake of digging them up and separating them a few years ago and all of a sudden they 'took off' like rabbits...LOL
Some Iris facts: Bombay Sapphire Gin contains flavoring from particular bearded Iris species. And rhizomes of the German Iris and Sweet Iris are traded as orris root and used in perfumes, though more common in ancient times than today.
These are the bearded Iris known as the 'Mary Todd.'
As far as scale, these blooms are as large as one's open hand.
Thanks for viewing and leaving a comment or two.
Frame was done with PhotoScape 3.3
Enjoy the lyrics for Iris by the 'Goo Goo Dolls'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQPEgV-hszc

Comments (40)
Splendid shot !
Beautiful splash of colour here Keith, I just wish some of the flowers in my garden were as gorgeous as this. Gotta say, I love that title you came up with. Tony.
Excellent photo.
My favorite flower, All mine are finished blooming this year ;( Beautiful shot, Keith!
Very cool macro and postwork, Keith. A fantastic and beautiful flower.
Wonderful capture!
Wonderfull shoot. And this weekend this lady blossom out in our garden too.
Looks so beautiful!!!
Beautiful Love this color:) I love Iris got up a new one of those myself Also nice to meet from gypsyflame's new dedi Hope you come visit me Hugs Susan~
beautiful!