Morning Sunshine #2
by Bruce Bley
Title
Morning Sunshine #2
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I have a fascination with detail and lighting when I photograph objects in this case I love flowers and capturing some of the most intricate detail of flowers. Often times we are not aware of the little things that make up an object or in this case a flower.
Gerbera is a genus of ornamental plants from the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It was named in honour of the German botanist and naturalist Traugott Gerber (1743) who travelled extensively in Russia and was a friend of Carolus Linnaeus.
It has approximately 30 species in the wild, extending to South America, Africa and tropical Asia. The first scientific description of a Gerbera was made by J.D. Hooker in Curtis's Botanical Magazine in 1889 when he described Gerbera jamesonii, a South African species also known as Transvaal daisy or Barberton Daisy. Gerbera is also commonly known as the African Daisy.
Gerbera species bear a large capitulum with striking, two-lipped ray florets in yellow, orange, white, pink or red colours. The capitulum, which has the appearance of a single flower, is actually composed of hundreds of individual flowers. The morphology of the flowers varies depending on their position in the capitulum. The flower heads can be as small as 7 cm (Gerbera mini 'Harley') in diameter or up to 12 cm (Gerbera Golden Serena).
Gerbera is very popular and widely used as a decorative garden plant or as cut flowers. The domesticated cultivars are mostly a result of a cross between Gerbera jamesonii and another South African species Gerbera viridifolia. The cross is known as Gerbera hybrida. Thousands of cultivars exist. They vary greatly in shape and size. Colours include white, yellow, orange, red, and pink. The center of the flower is sometimes black. Often the same flower can have petals of several different colours.
Gerbera is also important commercially. It is the fifth most used cut flower in the world (after rose, carnation, chrysanthemum, and tulip). It is also used as a model organism in studying flower formation. Gerbera contains naturally occurring coumarin derivatives. Gerbera is a tender perennial plant. It is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, but resistant to deer. Their soil should be kept moist but not soaked.
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January 19th, 2016
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Comments (51)
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Wow magnificent details, textures and framing in this gorgeous and exceptional capture Bruce!! wonderful light and colours here, the flower simply pop out of my screen!! sharing!! L/F/FB
Brian Tada
Bruce, what an amazingly beautiful Gerbera daisy macro portrait! Love its glowing beauty and gorgeous hue/color gradations of the petals. The lighting and clarity are exquisite! Great composition. Absolutely spectacular! F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment on this work, Brian. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for the visit.
Bruce Bley
Mariola, I am very grateful and feel honored having "Morning Sunshine" featured in your group "500 Views -1 Image a Day". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Fine Arts Professionals", Nader. I sincerely appreciate it.
Robyn King
Gorgeous uplifting capture Bruce!! sharing♥
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Robyn. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for sharing.
Alana Thrower
Beautiful image! Love the repeating colors and layers of petals! Wonderful light! l/f/g+/tw
Geraldine Scull
this is a really eye popper ! it really jumps out at you because of the bright sunny colors ! I love this floral image ! l/f
Bruce Bley
Lisa, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Thoughts of Flowers". I truly appreciate the honor.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Sharing my Congratulations on your recent Feature in Floral Photography and Art !
Bruce Bley
Dora, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring". Thank you so much for your support and the honor.
Bruce Bley
Mechala, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Flowerly Love-100". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jeff, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Pleasing The Eye". Thank you for the honor.
Violeta Ianeva
lovely morning sunshine Bruce............f/l/g+
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment and promotions, Violeta. I sincerely appreciate it.