Its been a week of stormy spring weather. Every day, we’ve experienced fat, angry, lightening bolts, house-shaking, cracks and roars of thunder, and sheets and sheets of wind-driven ran.  Last night in the car, as we headed home from town under brooding, bruised skies brightened with wild, white flashes of lightening, ginormous raindrops pelted the car. And when we were almost home, big balls of hail pinged off the car and bounced in the road around us.

Very dramatic.

But, its not all been drama weather this week.

In between the tempestuous conditions, we’ve had hours of peaceful, balmy days. Days when garden and roadside stems push upward and blooms stretch outward.

Perennials have been unfolding leaves and petals right before us.

And showing their blooms.

And I’ve been outside, walking with my trusty little iPhone camera.

The irises are in full-force. And their show has been amazing.

Even after damaging storms, they manage to impress.

Very dramatic.

Its been a joy to take the time to stop and look at each flower.

I’ll be sad when they’re gone.

Truly, I’d never appreciated them before.

The irises are extraordinary.

I’ll be sad when they’re gone.

So, the plan is to purchase more this year… my little iPhone camera and I will be waiting for them next year.

Meanwhile, I’ve chosen my favorite. Which is yours?

All photos taken in natural light with an iPhone 4. Copyright © 2012 EddinsImages.