Assorted Virginia Spring Flowers - Iris to Oxalis
Nelson County, Virginia Flowers (in context)...
Spring has sprung and its starting to pick up speed here in good old Nelson County, Virginia.
Published by Vincent Summers
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Post a CommentThe white must look great as the evening comes!
Beautiful photos, Vincent. I do like the fullness in this type of iris!
Beautiful photos, especially the "perfect" iris.
Beautiful iris
I miss the VA flowers. Here in Texas, we have Bluebonnets in bloom but it's not the same as where I grew up in VA. :)
Gorgeous pics!
I have white irises in my yard. Didn't take pictures, darnit.
Lovely photos.
Nice shots!
That iris is amazing! THanks for sharing