Tuesday, March 15, 2011

ABC Wednesday: I is for Iris


I probably won't have any iris in bloom until May. I took these shot in May of last year.
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I have a lot of different varieties of iris but I particularly like these dutch iris. They are somewhat irregular and show signs of being past their prime but I cannot deny that so am I.
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22 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaMarch 15, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    You pictures are always perfect with adorable lights and colours!I love this sweet flower "Iris"!
    Léia :)

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  2. NankaMarch 15, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    They look like beautiful ballroom gowns!! Very pretty irises!! Loved the blue ones!!

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  3. Jane and ChrisMarch 15, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    The purple iris is gorgeous!
    Jane x
    (also past my prime!!)

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  4. KateMarch 15, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Beautiful, brilliant shades. Can't wait for spring to arrive here in the frozen tundra!

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  5. HildredMarch 15, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Lovely photos, - you have shown the iris beautifully, - the shapes, the colours. I have been out to see if the corms are sending out any green swords, and look forward to May and the brilliance of the iris and the poppies together.

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  6. Leslie:March 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I have a few irises in my garden and every year I take photos of them budding, in their glory, and as they fade. One of my faves! Have a great week,

    Leslie
    ABCW Team

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  7. photowannabeMarch 15, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Love irises and their beautiful velvety throats.
    These don't look "past their prime" and I don't think you are either.

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  8. JingleMarch 15, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    love them, bright and sweet flowers.

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  9. ???March 15, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Striking colours!

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  10. Roger Owen GreenMarch 15, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I'M ready for spring now!

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  11. BarbaraMarch 15, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Iris are such delicate flowers, I love to see them blooming, mine are a mauve in colour.

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  12. Tumblewords:March 15, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    My single iris blooms with a pinky/purple hue - your yellow one is a WOW - I may need to find a similar shade. Gorgeous photos!

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  13. JoyMarch 15, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Such pretty flowers, and an infinite variety, one could never tire of them.

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  14. Gigi AnnMarch 15, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I love Iris'. Mine won't be blooming for a month or two yet. It's still to cold here for them.

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  15. RajeshMarch 15, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful Iris flowers. The colors are lovely.

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  16. J.Rylie.CMarch 15, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    So pretty!


    Please come and see my ABC Wednesday post, thanks!

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  17. WandaMarch 15, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    We're on the same page. I too posted an Iris (a white one).

    Your photography is stunning! The colors great!

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  18. Jay at The Depp EffectMarch 16, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Irises are among my favourite flowers! I looove them!

    They don't do well in my garden for some reason, but every little while I plant some anyway. My personal favourites are the blue/purple ones, especially those with yellow in them.

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  19. Misfit in ParadiseMarch 16, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    My irises are climbing out of the ground. Hurray!
    Donna - ABC Team

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  20. Meryl JaffeMarch 16, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Oh how wonderful and... the beauty of the imperfections.

    Thank you,
    Meryl

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  21. Su-sieee! MacMarch 16, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Your irises were beautiful and your photos so gorgeous. I planted irises in baskets for this first time this year. I can hardly wait for them to bloom.

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  22. EG CameraGirlMarch 16, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    So lovely! The Great White North is still...er...white. But the temperature is spring-like so maybe some crocuses will bloom soon. :)

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