Bathing in the Sun #2
by Bruce Bley
Title
Bathing in the Sun #2
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Bruce Bley
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Photograph - Photography
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"Bathing in the Sun" was taken while strolling through the flower gardens of the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois this past summer. 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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November 19th, 2016
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Bruce Bley
Mariola, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "500 Views - 1 image a Day". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Robert, I am grateful for the feature in the group "The Niche". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
I am very grateful for the feature in the group "FLOWERs - FLORAL THEMEs, Andrea. Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Judy, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "USA Photographers ONLY". I sincerely appreciate it.
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Doug, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Canon Full Frame Cameras". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Julie, Thank you for the feature in the group "Your Story of Art". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I am grateful for the feature in the group "The World of Dahlias". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Rebecca, Thank you for the feature in the group "Pin Me - Daily". I appreciate the honor.
Ralph Klein
Congratulation, your image is PICK FOR THE WEEK in our group. Please look here: http://fineartamerica.com/groups/-photographers-from-around-the-world.html Best wishes from Ralph
Bruce Bley replied:
Ralph. I want to thank you for choosing "Bathing in the Sun" and your PICK FOR THE WEEK" in the group "Photographers from around the World". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dan, Thank you again for the feature in the group "Premium FAA Artists". I am grateful for the honor.
Bruce Bley
David, I am very grateful for the feature and your support in the group "Midwest America Photography". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Christy, I wan to thank you for the feature in the group "The Beauty in Nature". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Colin, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Flowers". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Maria, Thank you for the feature in the group "Beautiful Flowers Group". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Roxane, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Floral Throw Pillows". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Romuald, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Arts Fantastic World". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I am truly grateful for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring - Glances Of Summer". Thank you so much.
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