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Tennessee State Flower
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My Foofy Friday contribution is the Purple and White Iris that was photographed last summer. I have provided a bit of additional information that I researched with regard to the lovely Iris. The iris flower was named after the ancient Greek goddess Iris who was considered the God's messenger. Iris means "rainbow" in their language and was considered to be the bond between Earth and heaven. It was, therefore, viewed as a flower that was symbolic of the concept of communication. It has always been assumed that the flower on the Sphinx was an iris. There were drawings of irises discovered in Egyptian palaces because they were appreciated by the kings. They were used medicinally and to make perfume. Also, the Iris was adopted as the Tennessee state cultivated flower in 1933. Enjoy!!!! Have a great weekend!!!

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::Ramad
03/27/15 7:49 AM GMT
An excellent "contribution" for foofy day Laura. The colour and clarity are superb. Also thanks for the info.
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.icedancer
03/27/15 7:54 AM GMT
Gorgeous close up of this Iris, beautiful colours and lighting. Thanks so much for the info
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::Dunstickin
03/27/15 8:40 AM GMT
Great details on this delightful closeup
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured"> "You can observe a lot by just watching". - Yogi Berra
::Jimbobedsel
03/27/15 9:24 AM GMT
The sunshine is bringing out the details and the colors of this iris very nicely, Laura. She is is top form. Beautiful Fx2 post.
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.GIGIBL
03/27/15 9:29 AM GMT
Wow such a beauty very well captured.
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.Marzena
03/27/15 11:36 AM GMT
Thanks for the valued & appreciated instruction and amazing & charming flower. One of my most beloved!
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.susanlynn
03/27/15 1:25 PM GMT
A lovely close up of this gorgeous Iris (I've always tended toward capitalizing the I in Iris and now I know why - it is the name of Greek goddess and therefor deserves a capital). Lovely presentation Laura.
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::tigger3
03/27/15 2:07 PM GMT
Thanks for all of the interesting info, and for this lovely post Laura. tigs=^..^=
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::trixxie17
03/27/15 2:55 PM GMT
Iris are one of my favorites Laura - they are so stately and come in such a beautiful array of colors. This is a classic color combo and simply lovely.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
::0930_23
03/27/15 5:25 PM GMT
It looks like a Tennessee Bloodhound with its ears hanging down, Laura. You were definitely on the right track with this beauty.

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.Starglow
03/28/15 2:02 AM GMT
Lovely iris and narrative. Terrific sunlight on subject.
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.mesmerized
03/28/15 4:30 AM GMT
Very interesting background info...definitely one of the exotics of the flower world...a very striking color combo to this one and lovely capture.
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.nanadoo
03/28/15 10:22 PM GMT
So, so pretty and enjoyed the commentary.....
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.Eubeen
03/31/15 3:06 AM GMT
A good capture of this lovely bloom. Great colours and lighting in the photo.
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::Constance52347
03/31/15 11:18 PM GMT
Gorgeous iris! Great lighting on this close-up.
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.makeshifter
04/22/15 10:30 PM GMT
That's my state flower! Lovely shot!
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.sunny184
10/20/15 5:33 AM GMT
I love Irises! Since I've moved to Florida I can't grow them anymore. Beautiful capture!
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::0930_23
06/08/20 2:06 AM GMT
This is really a great shot Laura. No wonder it made the perms.
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