Lily in Black and White #5
by Bruce Bley
Title
Lily in Black and White #5
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This macro photograph of a daylily was taken from one of my flower beds this past summer.
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. 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. The ovary is 'superior', borne above the point of attachment of the anthers.
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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August 23rd, 2016
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Comments (18)
Bruce Bley
Maria, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Beautiful Flowers Group". I appreciate the honor.
Maria Hunt
Bruce... this is truly beautiful the focus is so on the elegant shapes. Congratulations on this lovely work being featured in Beautiful Flowers Group.. F/L
Bruce Bley
Jenn, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Bath and Spa Prints". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Romuald, Thank you for the feature in the group "Arts Fantastic World". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Judy, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Usa Photographers Only". I appreciate it very much.
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Wonderful detail on this black and white Bruce! We added our Like. Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Bruce Bley
Jasna, Thank you for the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Steve, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Artists Favorite Photograph". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Martin, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Flower Mania". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Floral Photography and Art, Kim. I sincerely appreciate the honor.