A Touch of Light #1
by Bruce Bley
Title
A Touch of Light #1
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This peony was taken last year in the spring while visting a friend flower garden in Rock Falls, Illinois. The peonies were in full bloom. We had an extraordinary warm winter and am not sure if it didn't affected the colors of the peonies. They were much larger and much more brillant in color then in the past. I love taking macro shots of flowers showing as much detail as I can get in a photograph. I want the person viewing the work to see what they might not ordinarily see. I think it is important to take the time to look at things closely and really enjoy what nature has to offer.
Peonies can be classified by both plant growth habit and flower type. Plant growth types are Herbaceous (nonwoody), Tree (shrub), and Itoh (or "Intersectional"), which is intermediate between herbaceous and tree forms. In winter herbaceous peonies die back to their underground parts, whereas tree peonies lose their leaves but retain viable woody stems above ground. The Itoh hybrids are intermediate between herbaceous and tree forms. They are named after Toichi Itoh, who first produced a successful intersectional hybrid in 1948.
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December 24th, 2016
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Comments (25)
Jane Gatward
Gorgeous Bruce! So delicately lovely and beautifully composed, catching the light so that its petals look almost translucent. L/F/Tw
Maria Hunt
Such an exquisite work of art, Bruce. Congratulations on your 1st place finish in the Into the Darkness Contest for Exquisite Floral Group. F/L
Bruce Bley
Thank you for sponsoring the contest "Into the Dark", Maria. I was quite surprised to learn that my image of A tough of Light won 1st place. Thank you to all that voted. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Maria Urso
Congratulations Bruce, gorgeous light, gorgeous presentation of this peony. You've won 1st Place in the Into the Dark contest for the Exquisite Florals group.
Bruce Bley
Joanna, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "All About Nature And The Animals". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jannice thank you again for the feature in the group "All Art Welcome". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jeff, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Pleasing The Eye". I appreciate the honor
Bruce Bley
Dan, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Premium FAA Artists". Thank you for the honor.
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Wow, this is very stunning!! Excellent photography!! LTwG+
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Jean. I appreciate it and thank you for the promotions.
HH Photography of Florida
Peonies are such gorgeous flowers. You've captured this one beautifully. Great lighting and color. l/fv
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, HH Photography of Florida. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Nader, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Exploration Photography". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Maria, Thank you for the feature in the group "Exquisite Florals. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Romuald, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Arts Fantastic World". I appreciate the honor.