The Bearded Iris is named for a fuzzy ridge that runs along each of 3 downward-facing petals, called falls. The 3 upward facing petals are called standards and may be a different colour than the falls. The Siberian Iris forms very handsome clumps of grass-like foliage with a host of blooms rising on elegantly thin stems. These beardless flowers are smaller than the Bearded Iris blooms. These images were taken at the Ornamental Gardens located at the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa.
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You have an excellent eye for composition. Love the mauve and yellow one and both the light pink and peach are unusual colours, I don’t think I have ever seen those before.
That’s the best compliment Jude! Thank you very much! The Ornamental gardens at the Experimental Farm host so many wonderful varieties. It’s a great place to photograph flowers. Thanks again for your visit and comments.
So beautiful – you notice so much more close up!
Very true, I tend to favour a close up view whenever I can. Some things you don’t want a close up view of, most ugly insects are not on my list to shoot. Only pretty ones butterflies and bumble bees. 🙂
I like the abstracted was of it too – really makes you see it in a whole new light. You have a good eye.
Thank you very much Vicki, it is wonderful to get comments like this.
GREAT post Beth! The B&Ws work very well!
Thanks Denise, appreciate the comment. Deciding on b/w florals can be tricky. Glad you like them!
wow! beautiful 🙂
Thanks Debi
you’re welcome – they were sooo pretty!