A Touch of Pink #3
by Bruce Bley
Title
A Touch of Pink #3
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of a pink daylily was taken from one of my flower beds this past summer. I enjoy taking macro captures of some of my subject matter to focus in on the detail of daylily in this case.
Lilium (members of which are true lilies) is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere, though their range extends into the northern subtropics. Many other plants have "lily" in their common name but are not related to true lilies.
Lilies are tall perennials ranging in height from 2-6 ft. They form naked or tunicless scaly underground bulbs which are their overwintering organs. In some North American species the base of the bulb develops into rhizomes, on which numerous small bulbs are found. Some species develop stolons. Most bulbs are deeply buried, but a few species form bulbs near the soil surface. Many species form stem-roots. With these, the bulb grows naturally at some depth in the soil, and each year the new stem puts out adventitious roots above the bulb as it emerges from the soil. These roots are in addition to the basal roots that develop at the base of the bulb.
The flowers are large, often fragrant, and come in a range of colours including whites, yellows, oranges, pinks, reds and purples. Markings include spots and brush strokes. The plants are late spring- or summer-flowering. Flowers are borne in racemes or umbels at the tip of the stem, with six tepals spreading or reflexed, to give flowers varying from funnel shape to a "Turk's cap". The tepals are free from each other, and bear a nectary at the base of each flower. The ovary is 'superior', borne above the point of attachment of the anthers.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph. You can see more of my work on my homepage in the various galleries I have created. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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Comments (31)
Marsha Heiken
Bruce,this is a gorgous photo of a precious Lily. I love the color and you must love this plant.It is very detailed and perfect. Love it! Marsha,your friend !!F/L
Bruce Bley
Robert, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "New FAA Uploads Limit one per day". Thank you for the honor.
Luther Fine Art
AgoCongratulations on your wonderful photographic art is featured in Camera Art! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive thread! group as well as any other thread in which it would fit! ! LF Heidi
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Camera Art", Pam. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Johanna, Thank you for the feature in the group "Photography and Nature 101. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Robert, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Your Very Best Photography". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Johanna, Thank you for the feature in the group "Imagination-Artistry-Creativity". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Judy, I am grateful for the feature in the group "USA Photographers ONLY". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
John, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Karin, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Loving Macro". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring - Glances Of Summer". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Kim, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Floral Photography And Art". I truly appreciate it.