Iris Beauty
by Kay Novy
Title
Iris Beauty
Artist
Kay Novy
Medium
Photograph - Photography,digital Art
Description
A beautiful blue and purple tones "Iris Beauty" enhanced with watercolor effect.
The inflorescences are fan-shaped and contain one or more symmetrical six-lobed flowers. These grow on a pedicel or lack a footstalk. The three sepals, which are spreading or droop downwards, are referred to as "falls". They expand from their narrow base, which in some of the rhizomatous irises has a "beard" (a tuft of short upright extensions growing in its midline), into a broader expanded portion ("limb"), often adorned with veining, lines or dots. The three, sometimes reduced, petals stand upright, partly behind the sepal bases. They are called "standards". Some smaller iris species have all six lobes pointing straight outwards, but generally limb and standards differ markedly in appearance. They are united at their base into a floral tube that lies above the ovary (known as an epigynous or inferior ovary). The styles divide towards the apex into petaloid branches; this is significant in pollination.
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With millions of varieties in many different colors and combinations, Irises make great and easy flowers to grow. The most common are the larger variety which are at the back of the flower bed or as a cutting. For people who love to grow flowers, there is a space in your garden for just that, or maybe even for several groups of Iris flowers to grow. But you also have to be careful, because they can spread fast and can overshadow the other flowers.
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For better results, it is best to plant Iris flowers in July, August, or September. It is important to check that the roots of the new planted Irises stay straight and well firmed before the growing period ends. In places with hot humid summers and mild winter seasons, September or October is when planting Iris flowers is mostly preferable.
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June 13th, 2012
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Comments (103)
Johanna Hurmerinta
Congratulations! Your creative art has been featured in the “Imagination-Artistry-Creativity” group. LF! You are welcome to archive this image in: Feature Archive & Thank You Thread
Kay Novy replied:
Thanks so much Johanna! Honored to be featured in "Imagination-Artistry-Creativity" group!
I'ina Van Lawick
Gorgeous, Kay Love how sharply the lines are defined against the softer background. It really makes the image speak. lf
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #5 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist. http://fineartamerica.com/groups/1000-views-on-1-image.html?showmessage=true&messageid=3299747
Jasna Dragun
Beautiful, promoting in 1000 views group l/f
Kay Novy replied:
Thank you, Jasna. Honored you chose "Iris Beauty" for a SPECIAL FEATURE in "1000 Views"group promo.!
Bruce Bley
Lovely capture of this beautiful iris, Kay. I would like to invite you to submit this image to my group "Amazing, Irises". It would make a great addition to our group. F/L/T/G+/P
Gene Healy
Lovely capture & post work. L/F and nominated for a Special Feature in the group '1000 Views on 1 Image
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Kay Novy replied:
Thank you, Chris! It's an honor to be featured in "1000 Views On 1 Image" group homepage!
Vickie Emms
Congratulations on your Promote One Another Promo from Floral Throw Pillows chosen by Sharon Duguay f/v/l/T
Conni Schaftenaar Elderberry Blossom Art
Fantastic photo and post work, Kay! Like, pinning on my Floral Photos and Art Images board on Pinterest and sharing on FB and Twitter.
Alana Thrower
Very beautiful indeed! Love everything about it! Congratulations on your feature! l/f/g+
Jasna Dragun
Beautiful :)) L and feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography" !!
Kay Novy replied:
Thanks so very much, Jasna! I'm honored to be featured on "Global Flowers Photography" homepage!
Lisa Phillips
Your beautiful work has been featured in the FAA group "Thoughts of Flowers". http://fineartamerica.com/groups/thoughts-of-flowers.html 11/28/15
Mike Breau
Awesome digital effects you have added Kay -love the soft textures and overall composition/L/F