The following is a very small representation of how I am enjoying the coming in of spring. The Iris (Iris germanica)was one of my mother's favorite flowers, the purple ones are my personal favorites. Whenever I see an Iris, I think fondly of my mother, who passed away in 1985. (Not to grieve now, viewers, she still drops in from the other side to say hi, now and again.) The sun was setting on the day I took these shots, and its rays were shining through the petals, allowing me to catch some very beautiful macros. (Camera Used: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8) I hope each who view this page will relax and take in the beauty of these magnificent flowers.
Those are lovely photos of your purple irises, Tanya! I can completely appreciate how much they mean to you because they meant so much to your Mother. I hope you have a lovely weekend...
These are absolutely beautiful photos Tanya, and I have to tell you purple is one of my favorite colors, it is so rich, and all the shades of purple are in the pictures of the iris' shown here, they are all different and so lovely. Wonderful shots, and a nice little essay to go with it, Thanks for sharing it with us.
I know, Tinch. I can actually get them to last longer if I cut them and keep them in fresh water w/a bit of sugar or 7-up in the water; trimming the stem a little bit each day.
Irises remind me of my granddad. So glad I live in a house where they will grow now - not that much else seems willing to grow, but I'm looking forward to this year's irises blooming again.
your mom and I share a love for the Iris. And my favorite is also purple!
I believe your mom does drop in to say hi from time to time. And I believe that I can see her as the ray of sunshine that kissed these gorgeous flowers in your photo!
Oh these are beautiful! My Granddad used to have irises in his back yard and I always loved them. The ones in our yard haven't done so well this year - maybe it was too wet.
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Thanks everyone!
Thanks.
Gorgeous
Susan, as a fellow purple lover, you'll enjoy this collage, too: Image by Kate Keeley
Thank you so much for the high compliment, Margo.
Thanks, Elsie, I'm so glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for the kind comment.
I know, Tinch. I can actually get them to last longer if I cut them and keep them in fresh water w/a bit of sugar or 7-up in the water; trimming the stem a little bit each day.
Yes, Sherrie, I think it's the 'neatest'!!
your mom and I share a love for the Iris. And my favorite is also purple!
I believe your mom does drop in to say hi from time to time. And I believe that I can see her as the ray of sunshine that kissed these gorgeous flowers in your photo!
Bummer, Sheila. I'm going to keep hoping they bloom.
Sue, that is an absolutely lovely sentiment about my mother. Thank you.
Tanya, very nice. Liked the story and the pictures.