Queen Fleur de Lys
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Queen Fleur de Lys
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
There are long periods when life seems a small, dull round, a petty business with no point, and then suddenly we are caught up in some great event which gives us a glimpse of the solid and durable foundations of our existence.
~ Queen Elizabeth II
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Yellow Iris (Yellow Flag)
Iris pseudacorus
Family : Iridaceae
The flower is also one of the possible origins of the 'fleur de lys' symbol and stylised versions have been used decoratively for centuries. It appears on coins and seals dating back to the 10th century.
Iris means 'rainbow' in Greek and is named for the Greek messenger of the gods, Iris, who had golden wings and was said to travel on a rainbow. '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 for numerous ailments, incl heartburn and various stomach ailments,skin diseases,and 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.
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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These striking golden yellow blooms are beginning to open now that the great event of springtime is in its prime. They rise tall, and their bright hue offers the landscape a welcome, fresh, warming vibrancy of the season.
This one looked particularly regal .... Captured in natural light... on a warm,sunny spring day :)
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image:
Amazing Irises
Iris
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April 24th, 2016
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Abstract Alien Artist Stephen K
Wonderful... vivid color! :)) L/F ♥
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hello, my wonderful abstract-y Friend! thank you so much .. wishing you the best this first day of {omg!} autumn! :))