Dwarf Crested Iris Metal Print

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The native dwarf crested iris (iris cristata), can be found in dense stands and floodplains of Maryland to Oklahoma and down to Georgia. However, a cultivar called "Powder Blue Giant" has been developed from this plant that is taller and more vigorous than the native variety. This cultivar grows well in my Pennsylvania shade beds; the blue flowers add a welcome touch of color when they bloom in early spring.

Nature has always played a significant role in my life. On walks with my dad when I was a child, I was taught to notice the world around me and appreciate the wonder of nature and all of God's creation. To this day, being out in nature is balm for my soul and necessary for my well-being. When I took up photography, I suddenly had a way to express my joy in nature by preserving the wonder I see, and then being able to share it with others. While I initially did nature and especially macro (close-up) photography, my interests have expanded into photography from travels, scenes of local interest, historic buildings, and basically any interesting image I happen to come across! Since I have taken up photography, my enjoyment of the...