Road Lily
by Bruce Bley
Title
Road Lily
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph was taken on a walk on the road near my house. I call these road lilies because there are so many growing by the road.
Lilium (members of which are true lilies) is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere, though their range extends into the northern subtropics. Many other plants have "lily" in their common name but are not related to true lilies. Lilies are tall perennials ranging in height from 2�6 ft (60�180 cm). They form naked or tunicless scaly underground bulbs which are their overwintering organs. In some North American species the base of the bulb develops into rhizomes, on which numerous small bulbs are found. Some species develop stolons. Most bulbs are deeply buried, but a few species form bulbs near the soil surface. Many species form stem-roots. With these, the bulb grows naturally at some depth in the soil, and each year the new stem puts out adventitious roots above the bulb as it emerges from the soil. These roots are in addition to the basal roots that develop at the base of the bulb.
The flowers are large, often fragrant, and come in a range of colours including whites, yellows, oranges, pinks, reds and purples. Markings include spots and brush strokes. The plants are late spring- or summer-flowering. Flowers are borne in racemes or umbels at the tip of the stem, with six tepals spreading or reflexed, to give flowers varying from funnel shape to a "Turk's cap". The tepals are free from each other, and bear a nectary at the base of each flower.
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Comments (25)
Elizabeth Winter
Absolutely gorgeous! The lighting is amazing and the black background makes the flowers and leaves really pop! v
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment Elizabeth. I am so glad you enjoyed this photograph and thank you for the v.
Lianne Schneider
This is an exquisite example of the prolific daylily in this stunning color. The light is extraordinary. Gorgeous! F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Lianne. I truly appreciate it and thank you for your vote.
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Thank You for Submitting your Artwork.... Liked the subject, description, technique, composition, and color... So this week it was Published in the Internet publication ARTISTS NEWS.... Make sure you are subscribed, so you can Promote weekly... YOU or Friends Can use Ctl-C to copy the link: http://paper.li/f-1343723559 and Ctl-V to put it into your the Browser Address bar, to view the publication. Then, Tweet, FB, and email, etc a copy of the publication, to just anyone you who would be interested.
Bruce Bley replied:
Nadine and Bob, I truly grateful for the feature in the group ARISTS NEWS and thank you for the kind words. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "ALL SEASONS Nature Mountains Woodlands", Nadine and Bob.
Sandi Mikuse
Amazing that such beauties just grow along the road, Bruce. Beautiful blossom and great light and shadows! L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Sandi. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for the L.
Ruth Housley
Very lovely Lily Bruce and nice that you can walk down the road and see these every day. F/V Ruth
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment, Ruth. I do enjoy my walks and often times discover new things on each walk. Thank you for you vote. I really appreciate it.
Donna Kennedy
Beautiful image Bruce, love the softness and lighting!...f/v
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious compliment, Donna. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for your vote. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Artistic Flowers", Kathy. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Sandi OReilly
Like the light and shadows in this image, Bruce, great capture and beautiful, f/l
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice compliment, Sandi. I truly appreciate it and thank you for the vote of confidence.
Randy Rosenberger
Lilylucious beauty on this one Bruce! It is a true honor and privilege to FEATURE this creative and wondrous piece of art work on the WFS site, from one of our honored and prestigious members. This awesome piece of beauty is what we are looking for to promote and let others see, including other artists and potential customers, as your works are some of the Best of the Best in my Book! Thanks much for sharing this beauty with us. Liked Forever, Elvis
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery, Randy. I sincerely appreciate the honor and kind words of encouragement.
Alexandre Martins
Wow! What a picture! The colors are awesome, and the spot ir great! Voted.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious compliment, Alexandre. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for the vote.
Mark Ashkenazi
fantastic art work , v
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind words, Mark and thank you for the vote. I truly appreciate it.