Early Morning Irises at Skylands

It is my favorite time of year when the wildflower gardens at Skylands are full of blooming Irises.  I have been there with my camera many times.  Each visit is different.  This morning the light was perfect and I got some really nice images.  Then I hopped on my bike for a five mile ride.  Perfect morning!

Keep Makin' Art!

Carl

Purple Irises in Late Afternoon Light

I caught these wonderful purple irises in my friend Terry's garden.  They were bathed in beautiful golden end of day light.  The light was fleeting and cooled down as the sun lazily drifted into the western horizon.  A great end to a nice long weekend.  Summer is off to a great start.

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Sunday Morning Ramble

I wandered close to home this morning with my camera. My first location was a waterfall, but the creek is pretty low and will probably be so until autumn. Next I went to Skylands. I had a nice walk through the wildflower gardens and photographed this lovely iris which I will paint... Hopefully tonight. This one has a great shape to it and nice elegant lines. This one should be a quick watercolor. Maybe I'll do a loose sketch and then the final painting.

What are you doing this wonderful Sunday?

Keep Makin' Art

Carl