Basking in the Sun #4 is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on August 23rd, 2014.
Basking in the Sun #4
This is a photograph of pink Albert Greenberg Tropical Waterlilies that I took on a large pond in the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois.... more
by Bruce Bley
Title
Basking in the Sun #4
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a photograph of pink Albert Greenberg Tropical Waterlilies that I took 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 23rd, 2014
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Comments (28)
Bruce Bley
Marinescu, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "Premium FAA Artists". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Kelly, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Flowers of the Tropics". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Neal, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Fine Art Wildflower Photography. I appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Mechala, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Flowerly Love-25". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Denyse, Thank you again for the feature in the group "Amazing FAA Photographers". I really appreciate it.
Frank J Casella
Bruce -- CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - CHICAGOLAND ART GALLERY - Fine Art Group on FineArtAmerica! Thank you for sharing it !!
Bruce Bley replied:
Frank, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Chicagoland Art Gallery". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Macro Marvels". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Lilies - Lotuses", Doug. I truly appreciate the honor.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Congratulations on your Featured Image in Flora ! Nice capture of these Beautiful Water Lilies with nice color and light. L
Bruce Bley
Jay, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Amateur Photographers- 2 Entries Per Day Please". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Chuck, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "AAA Images". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
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