Victorian Waterliliy
by Bruce Bley
Title
Victorian Waterliliy
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a Victorian Waterlily in bloom. Each flower lasts just 24 hours: On the first night, the white (female) flower opens luring its pollinator (a beetle) with its heavy, tuberose scent. After closing for the day, the flower reopens pink (and now male!). On night two, releasing the pollen-coated beetle before submerging to form seeds. 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.
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August 29th, 2014
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Comments (20)
Bruce Bley
Chrisann, Thank you for the feature in the group "Weekly FUN For ALL Mediums SPRING IS IN THE AIR". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Debbie Portwood
Wow Bruce! I am just in awe of this gorgeous shot!! I love it! as well as all the rest of your amazing floral images!! f/l/p!! :D
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Debbie. I am glad you enjoy my floral works. Thank you for visiting.
Bruce Bley
Kelly, I appreciate the feature in the group "Flowers of the Tropics". Thank you so much.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Congrats on your Feature in Flora ☆ Nice capture with Beautiful colors and nice light. L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment and congrats. I appreciate all of the comments you have given me on my work. You have made my day on many occasions.
Lianne Schneider
A superb macro Bruce and to have caught our little dragonfly friend resting on this pretty lotus is fantastic. Gorgeous detail and color. F/L T P
Bruce Bley replied:
Lianne, When I was taking the photograph I didn't even notice the dragon fly until I uploaded it on my computer. Thank you for the wonderful compliment and promos.
Claudia Mottram
So beautiful and delicate, Bruce! fv
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Claudia. I truly appreciate it and thank you for the v.
Bruce Bley
Stefon,I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Appreciating Works From All Mediums". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Pam, I appreciate the feature in the group "3 A Day Waiting Room ART". Thank you so much.