Purple irises catching the sun.....

Boy.....it pays to have your camera ready! The sun wasn't supposed to be out this morning, but when the clouds cleared and I headed out between thunderstorms, I spotted my purple irises. They survived the middle-of-the-night downpour in great shape...amazingly enough! When, (not if!!) I paint these, I'm sure Windsor Violet will be the predominant purple I'll use....with Windsor Blue as well. Both colors are staining colors and can be difficult to use, but they both are gorgeous. I can only hope I do these lovelies justice! And it does pay to keep your camera handy....because with more storms coming, these may be gone tomorrow!!