Iris Sunrise
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Iris Sunrise
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.
~Buddha
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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. Iris helps to purify water, and improve resistance to certain cancers.
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. [The rhizomes of the iris are used to create perfumes and essential oils.] '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.
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My original macro image squared, provided with a textured background, and a painterly effect.
π Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this artwork
Amazing Irises
Digital Art, Photog.For Simple Imagination
Beauty In Art
Bedroom Art Gallery
Visions Of Spring; Glimpses Of Summer
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May 8th, 2019
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Comments (45)
Jenny Rainbow
Connie, congratulations on being featured with this wonderful artwork on home page of the group Iris Exquisite Beauty!
Connie Handscomb
Thank you Dora! for featuring this artwork in Visions Of Spring, Glimpses Of Summer;)πΏ
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your beautiful artistic work is Featured in the "Bedroom Art Gallery" group 5/27/19
Sharon Nelson-Bianco
Hi Connie, love the soft beauty of this iris portrait - one of my favorite flowers. So beautiful. Best, Sharon Lf
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Sharon! Thank you so much! Irises are all pretty special, I agree ;)π
I'ina Van Lawick
Wonderful capture of their 'irisness'. Beautifully tendered with the processes you used to bring out their delicate shapes and colors. lf
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Iβina; there are so many aspects to the shape of this flower β¦ variations to explore ;)π
Wildlife Fine Art
Beautiful work ! F/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank You so much, Wildlife! Grateful for your appreciation of my vegetarian fare ;)πΏ
Connie Handscomb
Cia, Thankyou! for featuring this artwork in Digital Art And Photography For Simple Imagination ;)π
Linda Lees
Connie, you've created a beautiful work of art. The colours of your painterly background enhance the flowers, showing them off to perfection. Very pretty! L/F
Theresa Tahara
Oh so perfectly delicate. So uplifting with their little arms stretched out F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh, nice! : βlittle arms stretched outβ; thank you, Theresa! Youβve given these blooms life in a different way, & Iβm so glad you see in them sweetness & hope ;)π
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