Touched by the Sun
by Bruce Bley
Title
Touched by the Sun
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of pink Gerber Daisies was taken from one of the flower beds I have. I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
Gerbera daisies 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. 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.
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 centre of the flower is sometimes black. Often the same flower can have petals of several different colours
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Bruce Bley
Robert, Thank you for the feature in the group "Nature Photography 1 Per Day". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Robert, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Nature Photography 1 Per Day". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
jrr, Thank you for the feature in the group "Loving VAN GOGH". I appreciate it very much.
Bruce Bley
Joe, I really appreciate the feature in the group "Excellent Self-Taught Artists". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Robert thank you for the feature in the group FFA Featured Images. I really appreciate your continued support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Eva, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Enhanced Floral Arts". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Lois, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "The Splendor of Summer - Photography. Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Why Not Group, Everett. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jim, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "Comfortable Art - LIMIT 2 per day". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Neal, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Macro Photography Group". Thank you so much.
Diane Schuster
Love the composition on this one! Beautiful image! v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and encouraging comment. Diane. I truly appreciate it and thank you for your vote.
Bruce Bley
Klaas, Thank you for the feature in the group "Small showroom". I am very grateful for the honor.
Ms Judi
Congrats on the Feature...Fantastic capture with great details in this shot! Vtd ✩✩✩✩✩ =) "Comfortable Art Group"
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment and visit, Ms Judi. I most certainly appreciate it.
Sandi Mikuse
OMG Bruce! You should have a thousand votes for this one! The light is exquisite my dear! One of my very favorites! V/F
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice compliment, Sandi. You have made my day. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph and thank you for your vote. I am very grateful.
Robert Bales
What a beautiful presentation and congrats for being selected on the feature page!! v/f/t
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious words, Robert. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for your vote.
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