Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Iris | Three Variations

I'm not sure what it is with me and the water iris this year - I am constantly drawn to them. Maybe it's because they have been prolific (and taken over almost half of the pond). Maybe it's the weather - this morning's crisp and cool start, this evening's warm and calm end. I hope you aren't tired of their elegant purple flags.

From this morning:
Water's Edge
Even though I was running late for work, I took time to capture the scene because I loved the way it looked from inside the house.

From this afternoon:
Translucent
When the quality of light is just magnificent, I can't help but go out and shoot something!

This one is almost ready to bloom - but I captured it just for the bokeh:
Potential

Shared with Tuesday's Muse and Communal Global.
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15 comments:

  1. PatriceJune 4, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Irises - I love them!

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  2. Clueless in BostonJune 4, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Now I know the name of another flower :) They are very pretty flowers.

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  3. RobynJune 4, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Very pretty, Shirley. The water iris are neat and your pictures are beautiful.

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  4. JeanneJune 4, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Love all of these shirley, but the second, and especially the last are awesome. Yes that lighting is perfect. Love that bokeh on the last!!! Great job

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  5. FrogmumJune 4, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Beautiful ~ LOVE that middle one!

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  6. MollyJune 4, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    They are such delicate flowers, love the final shot!

    Mollyxxx

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  7. tinajoJune 4, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    They ARE very lovely so I understand you. :-)

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  8. Tamar SBJune 4, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    I just love irises! One of my favorite flowers and your pictures are just amazing!

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  9. NickiJune 4, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    These are lovely and never get old. I only wish Irises lasted longer. Gorgeous bokeh on that last one for sure.

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  10. ExploreColoradoJune 4, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    I love irises. Yours are blooming beautifuly. Mine finally opened. Such a fragrant flower.

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  11. Kim Cunningham June 4, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Beautiful iris! I love the variety of light you have here.

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  12. BuckeroomamaJune 4, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Absolutely beautiful shots!!

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  13. NancyJune 5, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Gorgeous! Mine are putting on quite the show too!

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  14. EMilyJune 5, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Very pretty. Ours are in the same place...so close to blooming. It's been so gray and rainy here though, I have no pretty bokeh shots like yoU!

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  15. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyJune 12, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    I can understand their magnetisim. Beautiful colors and light.

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