The Gathering #1
by Bruce Bley
Title
The Gathering #1
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I recently visited the Chicago Botanical Garden in Glencoe Illinois and came across this Mexican Sunflower that had a bee that was busy collecting nectar from it.
Tithonia, along with sunflowers, are the largest, most dramatic annuals for the garden. Some varieties can grow up to 8 feet tall. A native of Mexico and southward, its area of origin is the reason for its common name. Members of the daisy family, they are also related to the sunflower.
Tithonias have rough, hairy leaves on tall, vigorous plants. Shorter varieties are now available that will stay approximately 4 feet tall. The flowers are single and up to 3 inches in diameter. The color is a deep orange-red, even though there is now a variety with chrome-yellow flowers.
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July 25th, 2015
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Comments (27)
Robyn King
Amazing image Bruce!! sharing:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment and for sharing, Robyn. I sincerely appreciate it.
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful artwork is being featured in The World We See Group:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature in the group "The World We See", Robyn. I sincerely appreciate it.
Mary Lou Chmura
Remarkable macro, love everything about this composition, Bruce; very nicely done! v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
I am glad you enjoyed this work, Mary Lou. I appreciate the kind and gracious compliment.
Bruce Bley
Chrisann, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Weekly FUN For ALL Mediums Summer Fun". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Marie, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Must Create Art". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Navin, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "T100 Appreciating Quality Works From All Mediums 1 a day". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Will Borden
Hi Bruce~~a magnificent macro shot of the Mexican Sunflower with the bee gathering nectar from it- outstanding imagery for sure!! F&L&Twt!!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Will. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for the various promotions. It means a lot to me.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Visions of Spring". I appreciate the honor and your support.
Gabriella Weninger - David
So FANTASTIC macro shot of this so Beautiful flower and her guest Bruce!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Gabriella. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Naomi, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Worldly Photography". Thank you for the honor.
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