Summer Dahlia #1
by Bruce Bley
Title
Summer Dahlia #1
Artist
Bruce Bley
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Photograph - Photography
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"Summer Dahlia" was taken while strolling through Pikes Market in Seattle, Washington. I am always looking for flowers to illustrate color, detail, and beautiful lighting.
This is a dahlia which is one of 42 species of dahlia, with hybrids commonly grown as garden plants. Flower forms are variable, with one head per stem; these can be as small as 2 inch in diameter or up to 1 foot. (dinner plate). This great variety results from dahlias being octoploids, that is, they have eight sets of homologous chromosomes, whereas most plants have only two. In addition, dahlias also contain many transposons (genetic pieces that move from place to place upon an allele) which contributes to their manifesting such great diversity.
The stems are leafy, ranging in height from as low as 12 inches to more than 6-8 feet. The majority of species do not produce scented flowers or cultivars. Like most plants that do not attract pollinating insects through scent, they are brightly colored, displaying most hues, with the exception of blue.
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August 15th, 2017
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Comments (32)
Marsha Heiken
Bruce,this is a beautiful flower. It is gorgous! Normal for you doing Perfect photography. Friend,Marsha F/L
Bruce Bley
Robyn, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "The World We See". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Art District". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Reagan, Thank you for the feature in the group :Photography and Nature 101". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Nancy, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Macro Photography Only". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I am grateful for the feature in the group :Visions Of Spring - Glances Of Summer". Thank you for the honor.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Michael Mirijan
This delightful picture is featured on the Master page of the “PHENOMENAL CLUB” group, and may it be known, that the author is a full member of that exceptional group. Hearty congratulations to the great artist.
Bruce Bley replied:
Michael, I want to thank you for the feature in the group :PHENOMENAL CLUB". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
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