Daisy of a Different Kind
by Bruce Bley
Title
Daisy of a Different Kind
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of a Osteospermum was taken while visiting a local greenhouse in Rock Falls, Illinois this past weekend.
The Osteospermum daisy-like composite flower consists of disc florets and ray florets, growing singly at the end of branches or sometimes in inflorescences of terminal corymbose cymes. The disc florets are pseudo-bisexual and come in several colors such as blue, yellow and purple. The hardy types usually show a dark blue center in the disc until the yellow pollen is shed. The ray florets are female and are found diverse colors such as white, cream, pink, purple, mauve to yellow. Some cultivars have "spooned" petals such as "Pink Whirls". Many species flower a second time late summer, stimulated by the cooler night temperatures. Hardy types show profuse flowering in the spring, but they do not get a second flush of flowers.
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April 18th, 2016
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Wow what a breath-taking capture of this striking and gorgeous flower Bruce!! i have never seen anything like this before. the design of the flower is exquisite and mesmerizing. sensational colours and fine details!! very impressive image!! L/F/FB
Jeannie Rhode
Bruce, Beautiful ! Congratulations on your Feature in HIGHLIGHT ARTISTS FOR THE WEEK in WFS ! L
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic macro capture of this spectacular flower, Bruce! What amazing detail, color and composition! Congratulations on your Wisconsin Flowers and scenery SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTED ARTIST feature! L/F
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment, Hanne. I am glad you enjoyed this work. Have a great day.
Joyce Dickens
Phenomenal and beautiful shot Bruce; Congratulations on your Highlight Artist Feature of the Week in WFS!
Frozen in Time Fine Art Photography
Sensational! I remember you from when you first joined. I can tell how passionate you are about photography from how far your abilities have come!
Donna Kennedy
Beautiful photo Bruce! Congratulations on your Highlight Artist Feature of the Week in WFS!!...L/T
Bruce Bley
Thank you so much for the honor, Randy. I sincerely appreciate the honor and kind and gracious comment. Thank you again.
Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations for being one of our present SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTED ARTISTS, as you are very deserving of this special honor. Check it out on top of the Homepage of our site. It surely is a true honor to FEATURE THIS BEAUTY ON OUR HOMEPAGE! Your talents and love for art are surely dominant in this beautiful piece of outstanding art work! Thanks so very much for sharing, so we may enjoy and adore the beauty within! LIKED AND FAVED Randy B. Rosenberger (admin of WFS group) http://fineartamerica.com/groups/wisconsin-flowers-and-scenery.html
Bruce Bley
Daren, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "3 A Day The Art Of Flowers". I am grateful for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jean, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Greeting Cards For All Occasions". Thank you for the honor.
Mioara Andritoiu
Exquisite! L/F G+ Tweeted
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful comment, Mioara. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for the promotions.
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