Goddess Of The Rainbow
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Goddess Of The Rainbow
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Iris Family = Iridaceae
Iris", named after the Greek goddess Iris , means 'rainbow' ; wherever she went, a rainbow followed her.
'Flagge' is the Middle English word for reed ; hence the calling of these flowers 'flags'.
These showy blooms offer plenty of landing room for pollinators, with veins acting as guides on the landing strip. The leaves are vertical, grasslike, and assimilate light on both sides.
Iris has a long history as a medicinal herb. A powerful resin in the rhizome ['iris versicolor'] treats numerous ailments, incl heartburn and various stomach ailments, skin diseases, migraines. Iris was used as teething rings for infants, poultices for broken bones, and was even recommended for removing freckles. As a tea, it stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic system. The diuretic drug Iridin derives from the iris.
Native Americans tediously wove fibers from iris leaf edges to make strong rope, string, and netting.
Orris root [derived fr 'Iris florentina'] grown extensively on roofs in Normandy, France, is dried and used in perfumery. 'I. tectorum', grown on roofs in Japan, is used to make face powder. Orris is also used in syrups and gin.
The Greek 'machaironion' iris root , ground with flour, made a pasta called : macaroni!
And finally: according to the Victorian language of flowers, when the fine art of expressing one's (often romantic) thoughts was presented in symbolic poesies of flowers, the iris meant Good News, a Message, Faith, and Hope.
Sources:
The Flower Healers [Barbara Olive]
The Secrets of Wildflowers [Jack Sanders]
Irises.. A Romantic History [Susan Berry]
A Flower Lover's Miscellany [D.Barraclough]
The Romantic Language Of Flowers [Davies;Saunders]
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Taken in natural light ; unaltered : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA Groups for featuring this image :
Amazing Irises
Visions Of Spring
Flower Mania
Iris Exquisite Beauty
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March 22nd, 2014
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Comments (25)
Jenny Rainbow
Connie, congratulations on being featured with this wonderful artwork on homepage of Iris Exquisite Beauty group ! If you would activate a PIN button I will be able to promote this beautiful Iris on my Pinterest board Iris Exquisite beauty)
Evelyn Tambour
fantastic!!! your whole gallery is absolutely amazing! and i LOVE your titles... bless you, connie
Connie Handscomb
Just found another image you so kindly featured, Martin, thank you so much for featuring in Flower Mania! ;)))
Angela Davies
Lovely, congrats on your recent features! LF
Connie Handscomb replied:
Angela, I always appreciate your visits & support; thank you so very much! ;)))
Fiona Craig
A lovely macro, Connie! You have a wonderful sense of abstract composition and colour. l/f
Jenny Rainbow
Very beautiful and elegant close up, Connie! I love texture of the petal and mix of gentle tones and bright yellow!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Wow, Jenny, I don't know when your comment was written; super delinquent me just found it! {sorry} {& thank you!} :)))
Theresa Tahara
Beautiful lighting and colours, Connie. f/l
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hello, Theresa .. thank you so much for visiting & taking time to compliment! :)))
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent colors and focus in this gorgeous composition, Connie!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hanne.. thank you very much; pleased you have come by to visit again & very pleased you like this .. .thank you again! :)))
Laurie Search
Oooh, so very beautiful, Connie!!!! :)))fv
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hello, Laurie! .. & thank you .. always, for all your wonderful compliments :)))
Music of the Heart
Wow ..wow ..wow.. This yellow flower is just stunning!!!! You have composed it so amazingly Connie. What a wonderful pleasure to look at!! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Happy you like the iris, Music ♫ .. the colours were quite vivid that day ;)))
Jean-Pierre Ducondi
Gorgeous macro work. Wonderful colors and light. Well done Connie!!! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you ! ... I thought I had replied a few days ago .. Nope, I guess not! {I dream a lot, Jean-Pierre} :)))
Deyanira Harris
Hello Connie this is so amazing !! love it!! Take care !!!! lfv
Connie Handscomb replied:
I'm always happy to see you Deyanira ; I hope you don't get too tired of poking those buttons on my behalf .. or hurt yourself, Lol ... I agree, this was an amazing iris .. I love the blooms but am not so good with the names :)))
Ian Mitchell
What a beauty.....stunning photography....v/f !!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Ian, thank you ! ... you're compliment brought me a huge smile ;))) {hope you're having a wonderful day .. evening too}
Mahmoud FineArt
Wonderful compostion and great details. Love this beautiful yellow color. V/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Mahmoud .. I was struck by the yellow as well ; happy you like it too :)))
Veikko Suikkanen
Wonderful macro shot Connie!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Veikko, hello! thank you! nice to see you again .. this one had colours that I'd never seen before ;)))
HJBH Photography
A splendid shot of this beautiful Iris Connie! f/v
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you Heidi ... ! the colours were so pretty & varied on this one :)))
Bruce Bley
Gorgeous macro shot of this iris, Connie!! Love the colors and detail. F/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
From the Genius of the Irises ... means a lot to me, Bruce, thank you!! .. I was going through my images & found some I'd forgotten I'd taken .... including this one :)))
Connie Handscomb
Hi Bruce ! & thank you for featuring the Goddess in Amazing Irises ; always grateful to you for your kindnesses :)))
Shirley Sirois
This is a splendid image!......v.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Shirley! ... there's probably some 'creative' things can be done with it down the way .. perhaps; happy you like it:)))