Blue Waterlily 2 is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on August 27th, 2014.
Blue Waterlily 2
This is a photograph of a blue water lily that I took on a large pond at the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois. ... more
by Bruce Bley
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Blue Waterlily 2
Artist
Bruce Bley
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Photograph - Photography
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This is a photograph of a blue water lily that I took on a large pond at 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.
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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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)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery", Randy. I appreciate it very much and thank you for your continued support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Frozen in Time Fine Art Photography, Thank you again for the feature in the group "Your Very Best Photography".
Bruce Bley
Doug, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Cannon Full Frame Cameras". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Judy, I am grateful for the feature in the group "USA Photographers Only". I sincerely appreciate it.
William Tasker
Absolutely ravishing! Superb composition! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wildflowers Of The World. L/F
Bruce Bley replied:
William, Thank you for the kind and gracious comment. I also want to thank you for the feature in the group "Wildflowers Of The World". I sincerely appreciate it.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic capture of this spectacular waterlily, Bruce! What amazing detail, light and color in this stunning composition! L/F/T/G+/P/fb
Debra Lynch
I so love the colors of this beautiful water lily Bruce. It is perfect. L/F I enjoyed your galleries so very much. Phenomenal Club
Bruce Bley
Mariola, I am grateful for the feature in the group "500 Views -1 Image A Day". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Savanna, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "100 Views Photography". Thank you for the honor.
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Robyn, I am very grateful for the feature in the group 'World We See". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Maria, Thank you for the feature in the group "Exquisite Florals". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Sharing my Congratulations on your recent Feature in Floral Photography and Art ★
Lisa Phillips
Your beautiful image has been featured in our group "Thoughts of Flowers". http://fineartamerica.com/groups/thoughts-of-flowers.html 3/1/16
Bruce Bley replied:
Lisa, I appreciate the feature in the group "Thoughts of Flowers". Thank you for the honor.