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Happy Iris Day!

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Vanessa Lee Thomas 3 comments

May 8 is Iris Day and to celebrate it here are some of the Iris photos I have taken recently. The word Iris is derived from the Greek term for “rainbow” so I’ve added as many of the colours as I have. The Iris is the state flower of Tennessee, symbol of Brussels, and flower for the 25th wedding anniversary. Brussels celebrates the Fête de l’Iris (Iris Festival) this weekend 10 and 11 May.

Photo 1: Yellow Iris

Photo 2: Purple Iris

Photo 3: White Iris

Photo 4: Blue Iris

Photo 5: Lilac Irises

Photo 6: Delicate Purple Iris

Photo 7: Top of Blue Iris

Photo 8: Yellow Iris Eye

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Graphic gradients

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Vanessa Lee Thomas 4 comments

Every artist would like to create something unique. Something special and memorable that draws one nearer and is intriguing. In my quest to find that special something to make my images unique I keep experimenting. Today’s experiment is with radial gradient fills. Some of them I like, some of them I don’t but nothing ventured means nothing gained.

Photo 1: Peach pink Rose

Photo 2: Blue Chrysanthemum

Photo 3: Orange Rose

Photo 4: Deep Pink Rose

Photo 5: Blue Iris

Photo 6: Pale Pink Roses

Photo 7: White Rose on Purple

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Butterfly Iris

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Vanessa Lee Thomas 8 comments

Butterfly Irises also known as Wild or Fairy Irises (Dietes grandiflora) are blooming nicely in our area now. Their petals appear to float delicately on the breeze so I can see why they have the name. Was fascinated by the bloom with the folded petals – looked like it was grumpy to me so I called it the Irate Iris.

Photo 1: Butterfly Iris

Photo 2: Butterfly Iris Pair

Photo 3: Butterfly Iris bud

Photo 4: Irate Iris

Photo 5: Butterfly Iris Symmetry

Photo 6: Butterfly Iris duo

Photo 7: Floating like a Butterfly

Photo 8: Butterfly Irises

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Garden surprise

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Vanessa Lee Thomas 12 comments

The nice thing about moving to a new house in winter is having very little idea of what to expect in the garden in spring. Our garden has been producing lots of lovely surprises and the latest one is one of my favourites – a peony bud! The two buds on display at the moment are somewhat small but I am very excited to see the colour of the bloom. There are several other lovely blooms to behold, the roses continue to enchant with a yellow variety and the lemon tree is now in blossom.

Photo 1: Peony bud surprise