Purple Waterlily 2 is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on September 22nd, 2015.
Purple Waterlily 2
This is a photograph of a purple waterlily that I took in a small pond at the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois.... more
by Bruce Bley
Title
Purple Waterlily 2
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a photograph of a purple waterlily that I took in a small pond at the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois.
the title of this waterlily is Purple Water Lily 2 is a stunning purple star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. It blooms from summer to winter. It is easy to care for; water lilies dislike moving water. It is annual in colder climates
Purple Water Lily 2 features showy fragrant purple cup-shaped flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from early summer to late fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It's attractive glossy round leaves emerge burgundy in spring, turning dark green in color with distinctive brown spots the rest of the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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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September 22nd, 2015
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Comments (39)
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 Group". Thank you for the honor.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Nice capture of this beautiful Water lily with vibrant colors and details. L/V
LHJB Photography
So bright, such beautiful colors and details! A beauty Bruce!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful comment, LHJB Photography. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Naomi, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Worldly Art". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
David, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". Thank you for the honor and your support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Kimberly, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Unique Shots". Thank you for the honor.
Anita Faye
What a purple infusion! Beautiful Bruce! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious compliment, Anita. I sincerely appreciate it.
Frank J Casella
Bruce -- CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - CHICAGOLAND ART GALLERY - Fine Art Group on Pixels.com, a Fine Art America Company! Thank you for sharing it !!
Bruce Bley replied:
Frank, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "CHICAGOLAND ART GALLERY". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jeff, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Pleasing The Eye". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring". Thank you so much for the honor.
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