Fireworks #2
by Bruce Bley
Title
Fireworks #2
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of a miniature red and yellow dahlia was taken while visiting a local greenhouse.
Dahlias are a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native mainly in Mexico, but also Central America, and Colombia. A member of the Asteraceae or Compositae, dicotyledonous plants, related species include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum and zinnia. There are at least 36 species of dahlia, with hybrids commonly grown as garden plants. Flower forms are variable, with one head per stem; these can be as small as 2 in (5.1 cm) diameter or up to 1 ft (30 cm) ("dinner plate"). This great variety results from dahlias being octoploids�that is, they have eight sets of homologous chromosomes, whereas most plants have only two. In addition, dahlias also contain many transposons�genetic pieces that move from place to place upon an allele�which contributes to their manifesting such great diversity.
The stems are leafy, ranging in height from as low as 12 in (30 cm) to more than 6�8 ft (1.8�2.4 m). The majority of species do not produce scented flowers or cultivars. Like most plants that do not attract pollinating insects through scent, they are brightly colored, displaying most hues, with the exception of blue.
The dahlia was declared the national flower of Mexico in 1963. The tubers were grown as a food crop by the Aztecs, but this use largely died out after the Spanish Conquest. Attempts to introduce the tubers as a food crop in Europe were unsuccessful.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage in the various galleries I have created. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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Jilian Cramb - AMothersFineArt
Congratulations your work is featured on the homepage of the Pixels/FAA Group Beauty in Art! 9/27/16 - Please share your Feature in our Feature's Discussion thread!
Bruce Bley replied:
Jilian. I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Beauty in Art". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Doug, Thank you for the feature in the group "Macro Marvels". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Brian Tada
Bruce, this floral macro is gorgeous! Beautiful pattern and colors. Loved reading your description. Congratulations on your sale and multiple group features on this beauty!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment, Brian. I truly appreciate it and thank you for the visit.
Bruce Bley
Jeff, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Pleasing The Eye". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jenn, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Bath and Spa Prints". Thank you for the honor.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Sharing my Congratulations on your recent Feature in Floral Photography and Art & Happy Spring !
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Sharing my Congratulations on your recent Feature in Flora ! Happy Spring !
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Dimitra Papageorgiou
Beautiful photo Bruce. Congrats on your sale ! L/F
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment and congrats, Dimitra. I sincerely appreciate it.
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for your sale!! Tweet/G+ your sale announcement page!!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the congrats and various promotions, Jean. I sincerely appreciate it.