Sparks of Yellow
by Bruce Bley
Title
Sparks of Yellow
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Poppies are herbaceous plants, often grown for their colourful flowers. One species of poppy, Papaver somniferum produces edible seeds, and is also the source of the crude drug opium which contains powerful medicinal alkaloids such as morphine and has been used since ancient times as an analgesic and narcotic medicinal and recreational drugs. Following the trench warfare which took place in the poppy fields of Flanders, during the 1st World War, red poppies have become a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died during wartime.
Poppies are herbaceous annual, biennial or short-lived perennial plants. Some species are monocarpic, dying after flowering. Poppies can be over 4 feet tall with flowers up to six inches across. The flowers have 4 to 6 petals, many stamens forming a conspicuous whorl in the centre of the flower and an ovary consisting of from 2 to many fused carpels. The petals are showy, may be of almost any color and some have markings. The petals are crumpled in the bud and as blooming finishes, the petals often lie flat before falling away. Poppies are in full bloom late spring to early summer. Most species secrete latex when injured. Bees use poppies as a pollen source.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage and in the various galleries and groups that I am a member of. Your comments on my work are greatly appreciated. Thank you for visiting.
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June 8th, 2015
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Comments (35)
Bruce Bley
Rebecca, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Pin Me - Daily". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Navin, Thank you again for the feature in the group "T100 Appreciating Quality Works From All Mediums 1 a day". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Navin, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "T100 Qualitative SHARE Artists Group 1 a day". Thank you so much for the honor and your support.
Bobbie Barth
Beautiful Shot L F P
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much, Bobbie and thank you for the promotions. I sincerely appreciate it.
Angela Davies
Gorgeous color and detail, LF Welcome back! :)
Bruce Bley replied:
I am glad you enjoyed this work, Angela. Thank you for the kind comment. It was a restful vacation. Thanks again.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Bruce Bley replied:
John, I want to thank you for the feature in the group ""Images That Excite You". Thank you so much for the honor.
Claudia Mottram
This is so gorgeous, love it! l/f/pin :)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment and promotions, Claudia. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dora, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
James, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Beauty". I appreciate your support and the honor.
Beverly Canterbury
So beautiful! Wonderful colors! L/F
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice compliment and L, Beverly. I appreciate it and thank you for visiting.
Donna Kennedy
Gorgeous colors and detail Bruce!...F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment and L, Donna. I truly appreciate it.