Flowers of SoCal - Candy Alstroemeria Flower Portrait T-Shirt

I joined the 365-day Journal challenge for 2022 and here is my ‘Day 140.
May 20, 2022, Journal Entry:
Here is another lush growing flower that I see growing along gardens and fence lines in Southern California. It is a pretty and tropical looking flower which is called Alstroemeria; this particular variety is called Candy Alstroemeria because of its pink tones. I edited this photograph with a watercolor technique and texture.
Alstroemeria is native to South America, mostly Brazil and Chile. It grows from tuberous rhizomes and grows best in tropical climate; they do well here in California though. This variety of Candy Alstroemeria can grow up to 3 feet tall. They are also called Lily of the Incas or Peruvian Lily. They are named after a Swedish Baron, named Claus von Alstromer. He introduced this flower to Europe in the 1700’s. They symbolize devotion, friendship and commitment which also makes them a popular flower for florists to include in bouquets.
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Hello! My main focus is nature photography, which is my favorite subject, especially flora and fauna that are naturally around my area in North Texas. In addition, I have taken to processing some of my photographs with digital art effects which brings out an artistic flair in an abstract or painterly style. I dabble in other genre of photography such as food, architecture and road trip travels. I also enjoy pairing up my photographic art with Bible Scripture. My Photographic Scripture Collection is called 'Faith-Devotional' and is listed first in my Collections tab because I want to honor God first in all that I do in life and art. I have slowly started to paint again which I haven't done since the 1970's. I have a few of my paintings...