Lily in Black and White #4
by Bruce Bley
Title
Lily in Black and White #4
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This macro photograph of daylily in black and white was taken from one of my flower beds this past summer.
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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Bruce Bley
Nader, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Exploration Photography". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Jenn, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Bath and Spa Prints". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Maria, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Beautiful Flowers Group". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Nader, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Exploration Photography". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Nader, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Black And White Photography". I appreciate the honor.
Calazones Flics
Wonderful capture Bruce, great light and shadows! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Calazones Flics. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jannnice, Thank you again for the feature in the group "All Art Welcome. I appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring - Glances Of Summer". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Ludwig, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "The Artist News". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
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Bruce Bley
Doug, Thank you again for the feature in the group "Macro Marvels". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Nancy, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Macro Photography". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
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Bruce Bley
Luther Fine Art, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Abc Group - Flower". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
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David, Thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Canon Full Frame Cameras". I sincerely appreciate it.
Michael Mirijan
This wonderful picture is featured on the homepage of the "Pictures for Present" group.
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