White Dahlia #1
by Bruce Bley
Title
White Dahlia #1
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This 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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October 28th, 2018
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Marsha Heiken
Bruce,Love this Dahlia. We are going to check into whether they grow in Iowa,I never saw one I didn't like. You can photograph them great. Friend,Marsha FL
Bruce Bley replied:
Marsha, thank you for the kind comment. I am sure you can grow these beauties in your area. Your friend Bruce.
Bruce Bley
Robert, I am grateful for the feature in the group "New FAA Uploads Limit One Per Day". I truly appreciate it.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art feature! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive discussion as well as any other discussion in which it would fit!
Bruce Bley
Johann, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Beautiful Flowers Group:. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I am grateful for the feature in the group "The World of Dahlias". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Frank, Thank you for the feature in the group "CHICAGOLAND ART GALLERY". I sincerely appreciate it.
Frank J Casella
CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - CHICAGOLAND ART GALLERY - Artist Group on Fine Art America / PIXELS! Thank you for sharing it !! http://tinyurl.com/ChicagolandArt
Bruce Bley
Judy, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "USA Photographers Only". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jasna, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Kim, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Floral Photography and Art". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Julie, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Your Story Of Art". Thank you so much.
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in AAA Images:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "AAA Images". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Deborah A Andreas
Wonderful capture! Love the sun and shadows on the Dahlia. 42 different species of dahlias?...wow! L/F
Bruce Bley replied:
I am glad you enjoyed this work, Deborah. Thank you for visiting and commenting.
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