Tag Archives: Iris

Flowers

Precarious Iris

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This iris was holding its own on the steep bank of the Ashley River. It’s not part of a cultivated space and likely was an escapee bulb from a nearby garden cleanout project.

Iris
Iris at the Ashley River

The afternoon sun lit the flowers as they danced in the light breeze.

Iris
Iris

The bigger bloom made a nice subject for isolation on black.

Iris
Iris

A different take, highlighting the water a bit:

Iris
Iris

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 21, 2024

Flowers

Shades of Purple

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In all stages of bloom, a mass of purple iris line the edge of the path where the statue “Recovery”  is installed.

Swath of Purple Iris
Swath of Purple Iris

The base of the statue consists of a tiered fountain and pool. No pictures of the statue this time, too many people around.

Purple Iris, base of sculpture "Recovery"
Purple Iris, fountain base of sculpture “Recovery,” turtles at the base of a cypress tree in the background

I do like the white striations in some of the darker purple iris varieties.

Purple Iris Bloom
Purple Iris Bloom

And this last one, with its very rich velvety purple was a stand out.

Purple Iris Bloom
Purple Iris Bloom

Swan Lake Iris Gardens, Sumter, SC
June 6, 2022

Wading Birds

Great Blue Heron, Yellow Iris

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Yellow Iris are in bloom around one of the more manicured ponds where the Great Blue Herons hunt.

Great Blue Heron, Yellow Iris
Great Blue Heron, Yellow Iris

As they generally do, this heron took his time, watching the water carefully.

Great Blue Heron, Yellow Iris
Great Blue Heron, Yellow Iris, Cypress Knees

When I moved on the GBH stayed put, even as I walked behind him.

Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 29, 2022