Morning Rain is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on May 24th, 2015.
Morning Rain
I was on my way home from church this morning and decided to stop at one of my friends flower beds to take some pictures of her beautiful irises. I... more
by Bruce Bley
Title
Morning Rain
Artist
Bruce Bley
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Photograph - Photography
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I was on my way home from church this morning and decided to stop at one of my friends flower beds to take some pictures of her beautiful irises. I was not sure what they would be like because of an early morning rain, but to my surprise I loved the droplets of water on the petals of the irises. It was as if they were glistening.
Iris is a genus of 260-300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species, as well as, being the scientific name, iris is also very widely used as a common name for all Iris species, though some plants called thus belong to other closely related genera. It is a popular garden flower.
Irises are perennial plants, growing from creeping rhizomes (rhizomatous irises) or, in drier climates, from bulbs (bulbous irises). They have long, erect flowering stems which may be simple or branched, solid or hollow, and flattened or have a circular cross-section. The rhizomatous species usually have 3-10 basal sword-shaped leaves growing in dense clumps. The bulbous species have cylindrical, basal leaves.
The inflorescences are fan-shaped and contain one or more symmetrical six-lobed flowers. These grow on a pedicel or lack a footstalk. The three sepals, which are spreading or droop downwards, are referred to as "falls". They expand from their narrow base, which in some of the rhizomatous irises has a "beard" (a tuft of short upright extensions growing in its midline), into a broader expanded portion ("limb"), often adorned with veining, lines or dots.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage in the various galleries I have created. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Robyn, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "The World We See". Thank you for the honor and your continued support of my work.
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Marie, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Must Create Art". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Jasna, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bob and Nadine Johnston
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images Inspiring Meditation!"
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature in the group "Images Inspiring Meditation", Bob and Nadine. I appreciate the honor.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Sharing my Congratulations on your recent Feature in Floral Photography and Art !
Jilian Cramb - AMothersFineArt
Congratulations your piece is featured in the FAA Group Beauty In Art on our Spring Themed Homepage! 3/29/16
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Beauty In Art", Jilian. I appreciate the honor.
Bonita Brandt
Wow! One of those images that gives me goose bumps! :-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment and I am glad you enjoyed this work, Bonita. I sincerely appreciate it.
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on The Art Shoppe Cafe group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Jacqueline. I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "The Art Shoppe Cafe". Thank you so much.
Barbara Chichester
Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in one of the most highly viewed Art Groups on Fine Art America. MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's Excellence! Congratulations!
Bruce Bley replied:
Barbara, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION". I truly appreciate the honor and your support of my work.
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:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Flowers Up Close, Jacqueline. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
David, Thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for your support.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Chrisann Ellis
Bruce, Your Work has been Featured On The Home Page of Weekly Fun For All Mediums..Happy Days..Congrats!!!
Bruce Bley replied:
Chrisann, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Weekly Fun For All Mediums. Thank you so much.
E Faithe Lester
Love this piece of the whole . . . sharing . . .
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment and for sharing, E Faithe. I truly appreciate it.
Maria Hunt
Found this glorious work in All Starz. Wonderfully done, Bruce. Congratulations on your feature. F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment and visit, Maria. I truly appreciate it and thank you for the L.
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Martin, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Flower Mania. I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dan, I am very grateful for the feature in the group " Premium FAA Artists". Thank you so much.