A Little Sunshine
by Bruce Bley
Title
A Little Sunshine
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This capture of a sunflower was taken on a recent drive in the country side near my home. I enjoy taking macro shots like this illustrating the interesting patterns nature has to offer plus the various colors in nature.
Helianthus L. (sunflower) is a genus of plants comprising about 52 species] in the Asteraceae family, all of which are native to North America. The common name "sunflower" also applies to the popular annual species Helianthus Annuus. This and other species, notably Jerusalem artichoke (H. tuberosus), are cultivated in temperate regions as food crops and ornamental plants.
The genus is one of many in the Asteraceae that are known as sunflowers. It is distinguished technically by the fact that the ray flowers, when present, are sterile, and by the presence on the disk flowers of a pappus that is of two awn-like scales that are cauducous (that is, easily detached and falling at maturity). Some species also have additional shorter scales in the pappus, and there is one species that lacks a pappus entirely. Another technical feature that distinguishes the genus more reliably, but requires a microscope to see, is the presence of a prominent, multicellular appendage at the apex of the style.
There is quite a bit of variability among the perennial species that make up the bulk of the species in the genus. Some have most or all of the large leaves in a rosette at the base of the plant and produce a flowering stem that has leaves that are reduced in size. Most of the perennials have disk flowers that are entirely yellow, but a few have disk flowers with reddish lobes. One species, H. radula, lacks ray flowers altogether.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph, You can see more of my work on my homepage. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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July 29th, 2015
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Comments (28)
Bruce Bley
Romuald, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Arts Fantastic World". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Brooks, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Sunflower Power". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Rebecca, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Pin Me - Daily". I sincerely appreciate it.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Sharing my Congratulations on your recent Feature in Floral Photography and Art ★
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "World We See Group", Robyn. I truly appreciate it.
Jasna Dragun
Congratulations on your feature in the "Global Flowers Photography" !! LF
Bruce Bley replied:
Jasna, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Christy, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "The Beauty in Nature". Thank you for the honor.
Will Borden
Hi Bruce~~your 'A Little Sunshine' macro image is stunning- it's creating 'a lot of sunshine' for the viewers!! F&L&Twt!!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Will. I truly appreciate it and thank you for the various promotions.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Bruce Bley replied:
John, Thank you for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". I sincerely appreciate it.
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for the feature of your artwork on the homepage of Greeting Cards For All Occasions 7-30-15!
Bruce Bley replied:
Jean, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Greeting Cards For All Occasions. Thank you so much.
Randy Rosenberger
This piece of fine artwork has earned the honor of being chosen to show off to other artists and prospective buyers here in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is an honor to share this piece of well composed and beautiful art on our Featured section of our homepage. Thanks much for sharing! Liked and Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (administrator of the WFS group)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery, Randy. I sincerely appreciate the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Tracy, I am grateful for the feature in the group "self-taught artists Your Own". Thank you so much for your support and the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jeff, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Pleasing The Eye". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Chrisann, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Weekly FUN For ALL Mediums Summer Fun". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
John S
Great Close Up Work..The details are tack sharp !
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious compliment, John. I sincerely appreciate it.
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