Sunflower Study 1
by Bruce Bley
Title
Sunflower Study 1
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This capture of a sunflower was taken on a drive in the country side near my home this past summer. I enjoy taking macro shots like this illustrating the interesting patterns nature has to offer plus the various values 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.
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February 15th, 2016
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Comments (38)
Bruce Bley
Dan, Thank you for the feature in the group "Premium FAA Artists". Thank you for the honor.
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Robyn, I want to thank you for the feature in the group 'World We See". I appreciate the honor.
Rosita Larsson
Gorgeous B&W Bruce !!! Love it !! l/f/t
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment, and promotions, Rosita. I am glad you enjoyed this work.
Carol R Montoya
Bruce Bley, my eye kept coming back to your outstanding work. Love the tonal value choice! tw, l, f
Bruce Bley replied:
I am so glad you enjoyed this work, Carol. Thank you for the kind comment and promotions. I truly appreciate it.
Janis Knight
nicely photographed, Bruce! happy to feature this on ITS A SMALL WORLD
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment and feature in the group "ITS A SMALL WORLD", Janis. I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Romuald,I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Arts Fantastic World". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Chrisann, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Weekly FUN For ALL Mediums JOY". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Deb Halloran
Bruce, This is incredible and so beautiful with fantastic detail. The sepia tones are lovely. Nicely done. v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful comment, Deb. I value your opinion. Thank you so much.
Georgia Mizuleva
Fabulous image.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much, Georgia. I truly appreciate. I am glad to know you enjoyed this work.
Chrisann Ellis
Bruce, Your Work has been Featured On The Home Page of Weekly Fun For All Mediums...Congrats!!! ft.vt
Bruce Bley
Kim, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Floral Photography and Art". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Macro Marvels". Thank you so much for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Colin, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Flowers. Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Christy, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "The Beauty in Nature". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Nina, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "ART - It Is Good For YOU" I truly appreciate the honor.
Patricia Strand
Love this rendition of a sunflower in sepia -- one of my favorite things! Well done.