Very graceful -- I like the way it stands out against the muted background. It feels odd to be getting these beautiful bright flowers with the Autumn weather outside and a pumpkin shining in the dark downstairs. But it makes a wonderful change. :-)

The details in the curves in the petals is extraordinary.

Divine & Exquisite! Amazingly beautiful. The iris is one of my favorite flowers. Russ you are indeed an excellent photographer. I enjoyed the view tremendously:)

Thank you all. I'll try to post more of these gorgeous flowers, but I think they're rather seasonal. Does anyone know what the species is? It wasn't tagged and there's lots of similar blossoms viewable on the web, but I can't find the identity of this one.