A Palette of Iris Beauty

Sharon, once again a feast of colour for the eyes. are these in bloom now with you? if so they are weeks in front of ours! like 499 great mix of colours. Eric

said ericy102 2005.05.11 at 14:07:02 PDT

Beautiful album. Thanks for sharing.

said cats118 2005.05.11 at 14:20:35 PDT

Hi Sharon & Bob! Wow! You were right, they are stunning this year!!! What a feast for the eyes and soul! You both did a fanta-bulous job with those cameras!!! Gorgeous album, wonderful photography! Hugs and love! Jane

said peonierose 2005.05.11 at 14:58:33 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob. Another great album you have added to the collection. I'm amazed at how many different gorgous colors there are. I started jotting down my favorites but they kept getting replaced by another one. Another feature for sure. I'll give it my "Gobsmacker& quot; stamp of approval. Well done and thanks for sharing. Best wishes to you both. Al.

said shortshooter 2005.05.11 at 15:15:01 PDT

Oh, I am so happy to see your name popup again! I pray this means you are feeling much better. I love you two! Now I must go a pick a few of your flowers:) GOD BLESS, Betty

said faithbw 2005.05.11 at 15:32:13 PDT

Awesome!! You obviously went to see these gorgeous flowers at exctly the right time. The colors are so vivid. Some dark & some so delicate. How I wish I could grow them here in North Florida but it does not stay cold long enough. I tried & failed to get them to bloom. Great job as always. Hugs, Flo

said florock 2005.05.11 at 16:22:53 PDT

WOW! The LORD has blessed us again.

said faithbw 2005.05.11 at 16:26:03 PDT

Wow what a gorgeous album!!!!!!! Stunning! Loved my tour! Outstanding folks! Love yahs! Donna

said bloominidiot100 2005.05.11 at 16:54:13 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob! What a wonderful surprise this morning: Your fantastic Iris album with such a great variety of flowers! Should absolutely be featured! A real paradise for photographers and painters! Thanks for sharing your new wonderful MBG discoveries! here just some of our favorites close-ups: #3, #18, #25, #34.... Thanks for your nice comments in our Walking in the nature album! Love and hugs, Henri and Kaethi

said oertlif_3 2005.05.11 at 18:14:39 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob..Do I want to seee Irises???Do I want to see the sun during the day and stars at night! I love seeing these Irises at the Botanical gardens. This week I've had two trips through the gardens. I am so lucky. I love all the colours of the irises. I love the closeups and the shots of fields of them, it seems. The one lone purple iris is a beautiful shot. I love the delicate colours of the soft yellows and lilac with white, but the deep purple ones are just as beautiful and everything in between. The yellow and fushia coloured ones are great. I can see that someone let a yellow one and a fushia one a little too close one night and they had lots and lots of babies! :-) How wonderful to see an artist painting them. I love the closeup of the peach and lilac ones. I cannot believe all the colours. Who would put peach and fushia together? No one except nature and it works perfectly. Oh what beauty. Between you and Candy and Sharon with her Spring album, you have made my day and evening! Perhaps the fushia is really a violet red. Not sure but it is certainly beautiful. Ok, was it Sharon or Bob that lied on the ground to get that gorgeous shot! I love the photo of the peach ones with the blue violet ones in the background. Oh, those deep burnt orange ones are sensational. I loved every minute of the tour. Thank you guys. hugs and much love, Barbara

said midnightlace2 2005.05.11 at 18:55:12 PDT

Hi Sharon, What a beautiful, stunning album. We are so lucky to have the Botanical Garden right here in our area. You did a wonderful job of capturing all the colors of these beautiful irises. Nature's ruffles is what I always call them. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Take care. God bless. Donna/Missouri

said deestea 2005.05.11 at 21:12:37 PDT

What beauty you two have captured. Missouri 's Botanical Garden has to be the most exciting in the entire USA. The irises are perfection. You have so many great albums of these gardens. I never tire of viewing them. Thank you for sharing the beauty. I will continue to keep you as one of my favorites, I love all your views of Missouri, what a beautiful state you live in. segseven, OKLAHOMA

said segseven 2005.05.12 at 04:17:26 PDT

Hi Sharon, It has been a while since I visited your albums, but this one was really worth it. Absolutely beautiful floral photos! Paul/Utah

said pwheaton 2005.05.12 at 05:01:48 PDT

Wow, really beautiful! It's nice to see photographs of something else besides Honors Night, Spring Music Concert, Clubs and Organizations, etc. I've been taking a lot to finish up the year for the yearbook. After next Monday, I guess I'll be taking a lot of grandchildren pictures! Mary and her kids will be staying with us for 3 weeks and Becky will be induced Tues. if she doesn't have her baby by this weekend.

said ndmyrs 2005.05.12 at 08:10:09 PDT

Hello Sharon and Bob! Can't look enough at these marvelous iris! Just came back to pick up some more favorites: The wonderful blue-yellow one in 11, the delicate white and blue in in 27, the 31 in white and dark yellow... I'll be dreaming this night that we'll be walking with you through MBG! Thanks!!! Thanks also for your nice guestbook comments, we appreciate them! Love and hugs from both of us, Kaethi

said oertlif_3 2005.05.12 at 09:26:28 PDT

Awesome! I tried to pick a favorite iris from this gorgeous album and there was just no way to pick just one. This is an exquisite album with great photo composition. I especially love the macros and the personal touch of including the artists. Both of your photographic skills never cease to amaze me. Thanks y'all!

said bluegrassgirls 2005.05.12 at 11:43:51 PDT

Awesome! I tried to pick a favorite iris from this gorgeous album and there was just no way to pick just one. This is an exquisite album with great photo composition. I especially love the macros and the personal touch of including the artists. Both of your photographic skills never cease to amaze me. Thanks y'all!

said bluegrassgirls 2005.05.12 at 11:43:51 PDT

I just posted some photos in "Springtime in Oklahoma" They are NOT MINE but I think you will enjoy them. Have been going through yous again you sure do a great job. Glad you enjoyed South Park City.

said jhmcc 2005.05.12 at 16:46:44 PDT

Hi Sharon, Such a planopy of colors. It must have been so relaxing strolling through the gardens enjoying such brillant displays of color and variety. Photos 38 with the stone pool in the background and and photo 42 were among my many favorites. We have a Lilac Festival here in Rochester, NY and a comparatively smaller botanical garden that opens next week. I'm looking forward to strolling through the gardens as well. I'll try to share some of the sights. Thank you for sharing. Take care, Ray

said rrayr55 2005.05.13 at 00:44:19 PDT

Hi, How could you decide which flowers to photograph, it seems that there is no end to the beauty of these blossoms. You did a superb job, thanks for letting us see these photos...Trudy-Oregon

said hamiltrudy1 2005.05.13 at 13:14:43 PDT

Thank you Sharon for your kind words about my album...this one of yours is fantastic. Maurice....Ireland

said yannic101 2005.05.13 at 13:42:22 PDT

Hi. I have never seen so many irisis all together. Really enjoyed looking at your slideshow. Thanks Mike

said mikejc1 2005.05.14 at 01:05:12 PDT

Bonjour Sharon,it was well worth the wait!!What an amazing album,a tribute to a beautiful flower,love these close-up and these gorgeous colors,you can almost smell them...you're the best my friend!!Thank you so much for your visit,love the Mama duck story.Have a wonderful week-end!Luc

said kligon 2005.05.14 at 05:49:19 PDT

Talk about timing:0))!!You're right i just changed the title!!Take care,Luc

said kligon 2005.05.14 at 05:58:11 PDT

Hi Sharon! I'm sorry if I have missed writing to you!!! I'm definitely NOT upset about anything! I had surgery in Nov. & from there, both of my married children have moved back home because their marraiges were in crisis. My "photo Fridays" are my escape, but I've been bad about staying in touch with just about everyone...family, friends and the Webshots family. We've been pretty focused on helping our kids through life. But, I have tried to break out once in a while & respond to notes. I'm so sorry I missed yours! The feature was a real pick-me-up yesterday, but I still have a lot of people to respond to. I'm glad your message came in today so that it stood out from the rest!!! Your album here is GORGEOUS! Wish I could visit there with you! Thanks so much for your encouragement & for caring that I stay in touch! You're great!! Be blessed, Lynn

said lynncb7 2005.05.14 at 11:47:02 PDT

Hi, yes this is a nice album! Thank you for your nice words in my guestbook. Please comeback sometime to see my other/new photos? Best regards, Tom from The Netherlands. http://www.tomjutte.tk

said hereistom 2005.05.15 at 01:28:51 PDT

Your photos are breathtaking...I love St. Louis and the gardens. We are going at the end of the month for the 6th time and it will be the first time we've seen the gardens in the spring...we usually vacation in the fall. I hope I get some shots that are as good as yours.

said rymple 2005.05.15 at 01:45:52 PDT

Hello Sharon! Fantastic album. This is a superb collection of pictures depicting these terrific flowers and with such colour. Thanks for the show. You will note that my list of albums has increased, which is partially down to you and down to the incentive I got from viewing your other albums, Regards and best wishes to you Paul.

said sawyer171 2005.05.15 at 02:06:00 PDT

Now those are some Iris's. LOVE them, If you have a chance check out softballkid4uonebay also. I have some more pics there. Thanks so much for sharing your flowers with me and leading me to the link with the most beatiful flowers of all. God Bless. Angelo

said softballkid4uatcox... 2005.05.15 at 02:23:29 PDT

Breathtaking!! Thanks for sharing and keep up the wonderful photography!! Kim

said cactusweed 2005.05.15 at 04:06:35 PDT

Hi Sharon. I love this album. Every picture is beautiful. I have to say it was hard to pick a favorite in this sea of beauty but i choose #1 and 7. Thanks for sharing. Claudette

said mamabear250 2005.05.15 at 06:52:41 PDT

Hello Sharon! This is truely and totally a floral paradise, a flower lovers paradise, and definitely also a paradise for the artists. All these beautiful flowers, lovely flowers ..... so gorgeous! Thank you so much for all these great shots! CS

said csfoto 2005.05.16 at 07:19:02 PDT

thanks so much for sharing! i really enjoyed this wonderful 'walk'through the most beautiful garden... what a marvellous spring-time ... kindest regards, chandra

said chandra252108 2005.05.16 at 08:19:01 PDT

Hello Sharon! What a beautiful album you have here. So much colour and varieties, wonderful. A wonderfil garden you have. Thankyou so much for sharing. Ray and Eileen (UK)

said viking153 2005.05.16 at 08:50:56 PDT

i just loved this album great work

said csylva41 2005.05.16 at 16:50:14 PDT

Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with others. Your pictures are beautiful, and I would love to go to this garden someday. Keep taking photos, Laurie L., Anchorage, AK

said _lucasfamily 2005.05.17 at 01:13:32 PDT

Hello you incredible Sharon, queen of all magical flowers, beauty and perfection. I just want to let you know that the bearded iris is one of my favorite flowers, after roses of course, and you just made my evening with this stunning, breathtaking masterpieces. The Missouri Botanical Garden should should name you their absolute queen for your fantastic work..probably I will drop them a letter to do so... love and hugs/kathy

said katifelkai 2005.05.17 at 01:19:49 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob! We just had another walk through this superb iris wonderland! Many friends (that got an invitation from us but are not from the webshots) give us lots of compliments and congratulations for you and your awesome iris! Thanks for your nice guestbook comments and those for Katrin and Michel! I'll write more soon! Much love, Henri and Kaethi

said oertlif 2005.05.17 at 03:07:07 PDT

Hi, Sharon - I viewed your wonderful new album while away for several weeks, but was not in a position to tell you how much I love this album and I can't wait to download a good many to my screen savers.This is truly a magnificent album and I would not attempt to single out any one in favor of another. This one is again up to your usual standards of professional quality photography - a sheer delight to view. How long is Webshots going to wait before featuring it? All my best wishes and I look forward to what's coming next! Hugs, bruno

said francismi 2005.05.17 at 21:08:56 PDT

Hi dear Sharon!Ciao!Thanks of heart for the yours agreeable visit and for the kind comment! This album is an extraordinary masterpiece!! I Adore all the yours fantastic shots with these wonderful flowers! The colors and the brightness are magnificent!You is a big artist!I really enjoyed all your wonderful shots!Ciao dear friend Sharon!I wish you a happy day!Friendly greetings and a big hug!:-))Caterina

said ambra2005 2005.05.18 at 09:13:54 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob! WOUH!!!!! What a fantastic album of Iris flowers! Such a beauty! Like always I found masterpieces of photos here. Just like a dream all of them. It is such a joy seeing your photos. All these colors! Wouh! Thanks for sharing your awesome work. Heartfelt greetings and Gods blessing to both of you - Trixi from Germany :-)

said trixiko 2005.05.19 at 06:38:57 PDT

I keep promising myself I'll get more Iris for my own garden....having just browsed through your stunning pictures I had better make that sooner rather than later. Thanks for sharing them. Gilly

said gardengilly 2005.05.21 at 08:07:42 PDT

Hi Sharon, What beautiful iris flowers. Your botanical garden photos are exquisite..so different from the desert flowers. Love them. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Yes, the desert is in bloom right now. Sahauro always blooms in May. It's so beautiful right now yet so different. Would love to see the botanical gardens there. Your photos tell it all. Thanks again, Sharon/Arizona

said sedona908 2005.05.22 at 05:24:36 PDT

amazing beautiful album. simply gorgeous. all agustinguti

said estevegar123 2005.05.23 at 08:03:31 PDT

a joy to look your beautiful album.

said agustinguti01 2005.05.26 at 08:15:04 PDT

Hi Sharon & Bob! Such pleasure to view these magnificent Iris Gardens. Your stunning photos really bring them to life on the screen -- wonderful colours, great close-ups and lovely garden views to portray the overall picture. Well done and thankyou for sharing.. Gladys, Western Australia.

said gladysclancy2 2005.05.27 at 01:33:15 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob! Spectacular, supberb, stunning!! All those beautiful irises!!! A truly awesome sight. I never realized they came in so many different and beautiful colors. Another fantastic album my friends. Your photography truly comes from your hearts, because it is so visible in your pictures! Thanks for sharing with us all..take care..hugs galore..Darlene

said briansbabe2 2005.05.27 at 18:41:12 PDT

Iris is one of my most favorite flowers. You have an eye for the beauty and details of this stunning flower. Congratulations and thank you for sharing. Next time I am in St. Louis I have to check out these gardens. Greetings from Florida. Juliette

said strikjes 2005.05.28 at 05:17:46 PDT

Hi Sharon & Bob - I prefer irises over orchids anytime, and I even didn't know there were so many different varieties. Great album! Hanna

said hannabruin 2005.05.28 at 12:38:54 PDT

Hi Sharon, thanks to you I had to see the beautiful Missouri Botanical Garden. I was not dissapointed! The iris were in full bloom, and what a beautiful assortment there were. Your albums are a joy, and I will look forward to watching for more photos. I posted a few pictures from the garden if you would care to look. Next year I hope to go earlier for he dogwoods and tulips. Best regards, Teresa Moore

said teresamm101100 2005.05.28 at 21:31:04 PDT

Dear Sharon, MAGNIFICENT!!!I have already downloaded 14 of your shots and look forward to see them rolling on my screen. What a world of beauty!!! This missouri Botanical Garden seems to be full of magic places! YOU did a fantastic job with your camera catching this most decorative of irises: the bearded iris, queen of the iris world. The colours are so amazing!!! My sincere compliments!!! Please, come see my Rubensian Roses album, though the blooms are not mine. But they grow in our neighbourhood and seem to be at their best this year. You gave me great pleasure with this album and I hardly can wait to go visit the gardens we have in Japan, famous for their irises. Friendly greetings from Gabriela

said shukun20 2005.05.31 at 00:25:41 PDT

Hello Sharon and Bob - I agree, Irises are far more beautiful than orchids. They also happen to be my favorite flower. I have many growing in my own garden, but only 5 different colours. I didn't realise there were so many more colours. Thank you so very much for sharing God's beautiful creation with us. Kind regards, Angela Krige - South Africa.

said angelakrige 2005.05.31 at 08:18:16 PDT

What an utterly beautiful array of images! Each one looks like you could just reach out and touch it! They just jump off of the screen! What excellent photos! Thanks so much for sharing! Candi

said candistackable 2005.06.02 at 21:38:41 PDT

Just beautiful photos. Keep up the good work.

said oldhen60 2005.06.06 at 08:20:22 PDT

I could spend hours downloading your gorgeous photos. Thanks so much for sharing them. Gaile

said dancndiva 2005.06.10 at 08:13:38 PDT

Sharon this album is fantastic!!! I just put out an album of my Iris I have in my gardens just a few days ago. I sure see a bunch more Iris I would like to add to my gardens in your photos. Great job capturing these beauty's. Laura

said hereslaura 2005.06.10 at 13:58:38 PDT

I am really impressed . Your definition colour and sharp images blow me away. What photo equipment are you using?? I would like to achieve your standards.

said reg_bambi 2005.06.11 at 07:55:40 PDT

hello and thank you so very much for sharing your very beautiful pictures they are so great to look at God Bless Inis45

said inis45 2005.06.12 at 00:59:18 PDT

Hi Sharon! These Iris are just stunning. The colors are so vibrant! What a wonderful place to visit! You did a fantastic job of capturing their amazing beauty! Thank you for the nice comments on my Flowers Make Me Smile album. I just love flowers of all kinds! Vicky

said squeakerpa 2005.06.12 at 07:21:09 PDT

Bonjour Sharon and Bob,having a word from you is always a "boost" to my ego :o))!Thank you so much for your kind words on my featured,have a fantastic week Dear Friends!Luc

said kligon 2005.06.13 at 16:49:46 PDT

Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos of the flowers. I cannot wait to see the rest of your pictures. You are a good photographer and it is nice to just smile!!!! Brenda

said bsjbrenda 2005.06.15 at 13:18:28 PDT

Hi Sharon, thanks for signing my guest book. Your photos are amazing, I have seen them before, and it gave me a chance to come back for another look again! You enjoy the camera, it shows!! all the very best to you, Mary

said mypupk 2005.06.19 at 19:37:26 PDT

This is the most beautiful flower photo I've ever seen! The light and colour are amazing! Congratulations!

said dippolito2 2005.06.20 at 14:11:33 PDT

Hi Sharon: I still can't get over how creative and colorful your albums are! This is so refreshing... Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to sign my guestbook when my "Symmetry in Florida" album was featured. It was a surprise and a thrill! I really like your work and will take more time to look at it after answering the many guestbook entries that have come in. Thanks again! Ken - Maryland/USA

said mrtoastie 2005.06.20 at 14:35:02 PDT

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures of the Iris garden. I have saved a few to use as my desktop. They are all beautiful!

said santamom 2005.06.22 at 18:25:30 PDT

Hello Sharon and Bob, Another great floweralbum of that amazing Missouri Botanical Garden. Talking about colours, it's really breathtaking. My favorites are the close-ups like 25. Great shots! Have a nice weekend, Tjebbe

said oomt 2005.06.24 at 13:58:37 PDT

A great job of capturing these beautiful irises. Truly wonderful, the colors are so rich and saturated. Henry

said redwing1102 2005.06.26 at 14:08:33 PDT

gorgeous photo well balanced and inviting.

said mystaffy 2005.06.28 at 18:56:51 PDT

Hello Sharon, what an absolute shower of colour and images in this fabuous album. I really appreciate your talent as a photographer, and the skill of your compositions. Many thanks for your entry in my Fun at The Fair guestbook, it was appreciated. Greetings from Sydney, Keith.

said magikeith 2005.06.29 at 05:52:38 PDT

Hello Sharon! WOW, what a Stunningly Beautiful Portfolio of the Gorgeous Iris Florals there in Missouri! Awesome Photography with such Lush, Vibrant Colors, Magnificent Compositions and a Delicate and Amazing Presentation that makes for Superb Slideshow Viewing! This Collection Needs to be Featured for All to See My Friend...Excellent, Professional Work!! Thanks for Sharing Your Talents with Us! I also Really Appreciate Your Kind Comments on My "Glorious Heavens" Feature Tuesday...You Helped make it a Very Special Day for Me!! Take Care, GB! Ted

said torretab 2005.07.01 at 11:15:44 PDT

Dear Sharon, such a wonderful collection of these gorgeous flowers and their "ruffled colourful skirts"! Beautifully presented, many thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful day filled with friendly smiles, amy :)

said kester110 2005.07.02 at 04:09:24 PDT

Thank you so much for sharing. It's hard to find the words to describe the beauty.

said ptholland 2005.07.02 at 09:53:56 PDT

please send to me photo of flowers thank you

said abo_mariam_yosef72 2005.07.03 at 22:03:27 PDT

Iris are my favorite flowers, I have about 50 different colors, but there are many colors that I don't have among your pictures. Thanks so much for sharing your pictures of this beautiful place. I live far away from Missouri, so I have no chance to visit the Iris Gardens at the Botanical Gardens there, but your pictures make me feel I have wandered through the gardens. Lois

said lotucker 2005.07.03 at 22:39:34 PDT

BEAUTIFUL!!! Sharon, I think you did a wonderful job of capturing the beauty of these Irises. We were there before all these were in bloom, but now I feel we didn't miss it. I will be downloading many of these beauties. Sharon, you mentioned that if you had known we would be visiting MBG, you and your husband could have met us, we would have really loved that! I wish we had known you better when we went. If we go again, we will let you know so we can meet. We met two other Webshot friends on that trip and loved the time we spent with them. Also, if you ever come here, (for the balloon fiesta, or anything else) let us know, we don't want to miss the chance of getting acquainted. I want to thank you for visiting our featured album, it was a real pleasure to hear from such a professional photographer. Hope you are enjoying your summer, if it is like here, it is really HOT, lol. Warm Wishes, Candy

said canary1976 2005.07.06 at 14:17:20 PDT

Sharon & Bob - I LOVE Irises and this album is just GORGEOUS !!!!!! I downloaded a bunch of the pictures to my WebShots desktop, and sent an invitation to my sisters as well. Thanks so much for sharing ! I don't have much luck with Irises down here, tho I had them back home. They smell so wonderful. They are some of my very favorite flowers. Thanks again ! - Pat

said msphotospy 2005.07.15 at 17:55:44 PDT

Some of the most beautiful floral photos I've seen in Webshots. Just had to download some of them to brighten up my desktop. Thank you!

said jano145 2005.07.16 at 21:44:32 PDT

Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this lovely iris garden with us.

said albertalilies 2005.07.24 at 19:53:19 PDT

I love irises, and these are some of the most amazing pictures I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing them!

said alya103 2005.07.25 at 08:08:29 PDT

What a beautiful album! Thank you!

said lynnlaw2001 2005.07.31 at 10:44:46 PDT

Hi Sharon and Bob,what a wonderful and colourful floral album,I never knew there was so many colours and varieties of irises and you have captured the colours and detail beautifully. Thanks for sharing and your kind comment in my featured Scotland album this week,Regards,Rod.

said chrisrod100 2005.08.04 at 14:03:23 PDT

Just wanted to tell you that I love your pictures. Did you take them yourself? You did a wonderful job. Thanks for sharing.

said botwbld 2005.08.08 at 10:37:37 PDT

Hello Sharon and Bob, Thanks for sharing this great album, each picture is a masterpiece and reveal your photographer talents, very good work! Thanks for your visit and your comments on my featured album a few days ago. Michel

said nttl2k1 2005.08.10 at 16:57:22 PDT

Gorgeous photos. I love irises, but I had no idea they came in so many different colors and variations. Thanks for sharing these.

said quanyin50 2005.09.11 at 12:11:51 PDT

Hi Sharon, I love Bearded Irises, but have never had very much luck in finding or growing them. They probably have the greatest variety and intensity of color of any kind of flower. This is without a doubt the definitive album on beautiful Bearded Irises and I cannot fathom why it has not been featured (along with your many others). You obviously don't limit your considerable talents to just this id since you display equally skillful photography under your other pseudonyms. Don't ever stop! Greetings from Florida, Paul. P.S. Thanks for your very kind words a couple of days ago on my Zion album, and I never forget that you were the first to sign any of my guestbooks. P.P.S. By the way, the bus drivers and guides at Zion still talk about those floods. When we went this year the Virgin River was not flooded, but it was running at 15 to 20 time normal flow and the rangers closed the river (including “The Narrows”) to all hikers and kayakers. It broke my heart. I wanted some pictures of The Narrows.

said paul_fernandez 2005.09.11 at 15:03:12 PDT

Hi Sharon;Thanks for visiting my albums.I appreciate it a lot.Your palette of "Iris Beauty" is fantastic.Amazing collection with breathtaking colors.it was a joy for me visiting this wonderful album.Take care Mary-lou from Belgium

said louke105 2005.09.12 at 01:33:46 PDT

A FABULOUS album! I was fascinatd with Iris as a youngster, and grew about 12 varieties as a teenager on Long Island. Too bad few of these grow well here in south Florida where I live now. Charlie, West Palm Beach

said starguywpb 2005.09.16 at 13:52:59 PDT

Beautiful photos of the iris collection at St. Louis botantial. I have visited when in St. Louis during the mid 90's. Superb photos. Thanks Ken Columbus, Oh

said pathway107 2005.09.16 at 17:41:14 PDT

Hi Sharon, this Iris garden is beautiful and so is your album. Great pictures, as usual in your albums. Thanks for sharing this beauty with all of us. Greetings from Israel, Yair.

said ykarelic6 2005.09.24 at 10:02:40 PDT

It´s a fantastic album! Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos with us! greetings from germany! arsinoe

said biarsinoe 2005.10.01 at 14:30:26 PDT

Hi Sharon, This is one of my albums I lost. I hope ok that I am downloading again. I love your Irises. I need to find out when to plant them. Brenda

said bsjbrenda 2005.10.27 at 20:20:14 PDT

Exquisite...how can there be atheists? The joy of color and form takes the sting from winter. Allen Ross

said shyoba 2005.12.07 at 14:58:31 PST

Hi Sharon, What an incredible pallette of color in these beautiful irises! Now that I'm living in "cold country" (today was the first time that I can ever remember being in below zero weather!) I'm going to try to grow some irises myself! I bought a few bulbs last week & now I just need to see if the ground softens up enough to plant them!!! I just wanted to drop in and say Hi to one of my favorite Webshots friends! It's great to feel "connected" especially when so much is brand new! Have a great week. Lots of warm hugs, Lynn

said lynncb7 2005.12.07 at 19:03:15 PST

Hi Sharon and Bob! Thankyou for taking the time to view and commenton my featured albums is was a wonderful suprise to be featured. You have so many beautiful albums, and so many featured ones too well done!

said poppy1812 2006.01.14 at 04:42:57 PST

THIS IS, WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF IRIS I HAVE SEEN ON MY COMPUTER. BRAVO!

said kasty104 2006.01.26 at 10:18:59 PST

This is another of my very favorite albums of all time. I would just love to spend time amidst these stunning flowers;since that isn't practical right now, it's great to know that I can always take a virtual stroll anytime. Sheryl

said scutle2 2006.01.28 at 20:11:26 PST

great photos, I love them all. how do you get the photos to fill the entire screen as the wallpaper? Higher resolution? Please let me know. Thanks

said lindansf 2006.02.15 at 18:22:43 PST

Oh my gosh. WoW, love your work. Thanks for sharing. ,

said Darlaree 2006.02.18 at 22:34:19 PST

Oh man, here I was missing Missouri and there were your beautiful pictures. Thank you for bringing a touch of spring and reminders of my favorite places at the Botanical Gardens.

said chrisryan372 2006.02.20 at 06:26:22 PST

Sharon..Once again your awesome albums bless us with these fantastic florals in "A Paleatte of Iris Beauty"...Such a wonderful way to start a new spring season as God waters these beauties & allows you & Bob the blessed opportunity to capture them with the camera to share with the rest of us..Also Congratulations on being selected as "Featured Members of the Week" which is truly a well deserved Honor & Tribute for your outstanding photography...God's Blessings my friends...Ken

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.03.03 at 18:42:45 PST

Que de belo tem o mundo...

said rumarq 2006.03.08 at 04:40:04 PST

Your album of Iris is just gorgeous, it would make me want to visit St. Louis in the Spring just to see them. Thank you for sharing your talent as well as the beautiful flowers. Loyce

said bluebird227 2006.03.16 at 02:09:38 PST

IRIS ARE MY FAVORITE FLOWER. THESE PICTURES ARE BEAUTIFUL. I HAD NO IDEA THERE WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE. THANKS FOR A TOUCH OF BEAUTY...

said frenchiris 2006.03.18 at 16:36:15 PST

I used to believe that iris were mauve or white until i saw your album .What a beauty and variety of colours. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Ourania from Greece.

said teoth19 2006.03.25 at 13:53:05 PST

I could not believe that this are iris, when I saw such a beauty.THEY ARE PERFECT! iris are my loved and I could believe they are so many kinds and colors.Thank you very much for sharing with people. It is so great we have such a great Creator who gave us so many beauty that we may enjoy and recognise He is the Hand who did all this mistery and beauty. Lord bless you.THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF IRIS. Emily from Romania

said emi_lia 2006.03.29 at 01:22:29 PST

Hi Sharon, Thanks for checking out Lily's album. She is 25 months now and I don't get to see her or my other granddaughter nearly enough. Bet you are excited to have a new baby this summer. Lily's parents are going to have another baby in August and it is a boy. Now I will have two granddaughters and one grandson. I got a new camera and decided on a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT. It definitely has more possibilities at 8 pixels than my three pixel had. Anyway I love your album and can't wait for the iris to bloom. IRIS are one of my favorite flowers. God Bless, Jane

said janeloughney 2006.03.31 at 08:05:00 PST

Hello Sharon, I thought I would look at your Iris album, and I loved every picture in it! Some beautiful colors and varities, you did a spectacular job! -claudia

said gardenlady110 2006.04.02 at 17:31:00 PDT

Thanks a million Sharon and Bob- I've nevetr seen so many beautiful iris- Here in New England, it's a long wait for spring. Your pictures a truly a treasure, and thanks for sharing them. Maureen

said maur11 2006.04.09 at 16:39:04 PDT

I am always so blown away by your beautiful photos. And I love your favorite photos of all dogs! I love them, too, and so enjoyed viewing these. You are so creative. Jan

said jano145 2006.04.12 at 13:33:22 PDT

Dear Sharon and Bob; I am just amazed at the beauty of your photos. It is like every shot is more beautiful than the last. Ruffley Irises are one of my very favorite flowers and you have captured them beautifully. Many look as is the Sun is glowing from inside the flower itself. And your compositions are just stunning. Thank you for sharing your gift with us! Marjie/Pacific Northwest

said windflowers43 2006.04.26 at 07:34:05 PDT

I love your photos they are really pretty.I would like to know if you sell any of them to people like me.You can email me at spclady43@earthlink.net thank you

said spclady 2006.05.15 at 10:51:13 PDT

Your albums are so beautiful Sharon, I just love them all my talented friend. I have a silly album for you to come visit when you have time. It is called "Flower Faces" It is full of our mutual friends photos. I was a bit afraid to ask you if I could use a few photos of yours not knowing how you feel about albums like this. Anyway it was a lot of fun in the making and somewhat intertaining to many members. surprising it has become quite popular too. Hope you come visit soon, miss your comments in my guestbooks. Hugs, Laura

said Nannygoose 2006.05.31 at 01:20:42 PDT

Hi Sharon: I don't know why I had never browsed thru this beautiful album before. I love the irises and you have taken magnificent pictures. Can't possible pick a favorite. Thank you for the kind words about my Flowers 2006 album. Fritz got me a digital camera for Christmas and I have really had fun with it. This album is great. Hugs, Kay

said kay38101 2006.06.02 at 11:27:00 PDT

Bob and Sharon, I was surfing through some webshots and was blown away by your awesome photos. These are just gorgeous! You capture God's beauty so marvelously. Thanks for sharing them with all of us. http://www.geocities.com/vanwykdj/index.html Jan

said vanwykdj 2006.06.04 at 04:39:11 PDT

What can i say... another stunning album full of colour and beauty. Thank you for sharing another demonstration of you enormous talent. All the best, Marina (Portugal)

said arina224 2006.07.26 at 05:46:16 PDT

Fantastic, this album is breathtaking. Iris are my favourite flowers, they are so incredibly elegant and their perfume is so exquisite. Thank you for sharing your wonderful photos with us! and thank you for your GEs in my album on Chamonix, it means a lot to me. Hope you find some cool air in Missouri, it's quite hot here in Geneva. Best regards from a iris lover, Barbara

said sgeoer 2006.07.29 at 14:10:16 PDT

Hello Sharon, Your photos of the iris are out of this world! Missouri Botanical Gardens must be an amazing place to visit. I've seen so many beautiful photos taken there. Thanks for visiting my Daylily Album and for your kind words. Greetings, Brigitte

said brigs110 2006.07.29 at 1