Sunshine Challenge - Day One - Iris

[smallhobbit]

I always enjoy taking part in sunshine_challenge and this year I think there will be a number of photos.

Beginning with today's prompt: Iris

Here are some irises I photo-ed about a month ago beside the canal:



They also feature in a drabble I wrote for holmes_minor Yellow Irises

Comments

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Yellow irises are unusual (to me) but they are very lovely with the green and the water. Look forward to your flowers.

[smallhobbit]

This may be because they are growing wild, cultivated ones are more likely to be blue I think.

[walgesang]

I usually see the purple ones so these are lovely! :D

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much!

[kingstoken]

Very nice!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you 🙂

[adafrog]

Pretty.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you.

[e_k_braveman]

This made me realize I hadn't actually seen wild irises before. They're actually kinda cute!

[smallhobbit]

I hadn't expected to see them, so was delighted to do so.

[majorr]

That's so pretty!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much.

Yay!

[ysabetwordsmith]

They look like wild yellow flags. :D

Re: Yay!

[smallhobbit]

Flag is another name for iris, so very appropriate.

[dr_zook]

What lovely splashes of yellow amidst the greens! :D

[smallhobbit]

Thank you - they really caught my eye :)

[galerian_ash]

So pretty! I think this type of yellow iris often grows near water; that somehow makes them even more beautiful! Lovely photograph :)

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. They do look lovely.

[enemytosleep]

I don't know a lot about flowers, but still, I was really surprised to see yellow ones! I love how they've nested next to the pond.

[smallhobbit]

It may be because they are wild rather than cultivated. There's two or three clumps along the canal.

[fadedwings]

lovely picture.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you :)

[lightbird]

I did not know that irises came in yellow too. Lovely photo!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. Yes, these are wild ones.

[vriddy]

How lovely!! That's a wonderful nature picture in general :)

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much!

[alchemicink]

I've never seen yellow ones before. They really stand out amongst the greenery! Thanks for sharing!

[smallhobbit]

Yes, they grow wild by water in the UK and are lovely to see. I'm glad you liked them.

[bleodswean]

I adore flower photos and this one is so unusual! What a great response to this prompt!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. It seemed like the perfect way to fill this prompt.

[ivyskeep]

What a beautiful photo. What a lovely walk that must have been.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. The canal isn't far from my home so I go down there when I can.

[stardewdreaming]

I didn't even know irises came in yellow! That looks like such a relaxing spot

[smallhobbit]

Yes, that's how they grow wild in the UK. It's a lovely place to walk.

[stardewdreaming]

Yes, that's how they grow wild in the UK.
I feel like I should have known that, but I didn't! I'll have to do some reading up on it. Thank you

[smallhobbit]

Apologies - I've had so many people saying they never knew you could get yellow irises I was forced to check that I had correctly identified them. And then, since I don't know the position in other countries I add 'in the UK'. They grow wild by water, in this case the local canal (the icon will give you an idea where).

May I add you to my 'circle' of friends?

[stardewdreaming]

I do wonder if I'm seen them when out walking but haven't realised they were Irises. Which then makes me doubt if I know what any flowers are and I certainly don't mind finding out more!

My first friend! You absolutely may, and I've added you as well. Thank you

[asphaltcowgrrl]

I don't think I knew there were yellow irises! But the photo is lovely.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much - yes, they certainly exist.

[asphaltcowgrrl]

You're welcome. Hah, I believe you! But living in the desert means I know nothing about most flowers (unless they're on a cactus). :)

[smallhobbit]

Yellow irises seem to have come as a surprise to many people. Here in the UK they are found growing wild by water, as the canal in the photo.

[asphaltcowgrrl]

They're lovely, that's for sure.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you :)