Morning Bloom #7
by Bruce Bley
Title
Morning Bloom #7
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a macro shot of an Asiatic Lily blossom from one of my flower beds.
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 colors 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. The fruit is a three-celled capsule Seeds ripen in late summer. They exhibit varying and sometimes complex germination patterns, many adapted to cool temperate climates.
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Bruce Bley
Jacqueline. I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "The Art Shoppe Café". Thank you for your support and the honor.
Jacqueline Athmann
Congrats! Your image has been featured on The Art Shoppe Cafe group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L 12.16.15
Bruce Bley
Amanda, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Artists for Nature". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Chrisann, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Weekly Fun For All Mediums. Thank you so much.
Chrisann Ellis
Bruce, Your Work has been Featured On The Home Page of Weekly Fun For All Mediums..Congrats!!!
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Flowerly Love-100, Mechala. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
David, I appreciate the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". Thank you so much for your support.
Bruce Bley
Lisa. I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Thoughts of Flowers". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dr. Bob and Nadine, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Artists News". Thank you for the honor.
Guido Strambio
Fantastic macro and gorgeous depth, excellent clarity and warm shades! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
I appreciate your nice compliment, Guido. Thank you so much and thank you for visiting.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Bruce Bley replied:
John, I want to thank you again for the feature in the group "Images That Excite you!". I truly appreciate it and thank you for your support.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "1 A Day Waiting Room Art". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Martin, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Flower Mania". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jeff, Thank you so much for the feature in the group Pleasing The Eye". I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for your support.
Bruce Bley
Jasna, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Tracy, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "self-taught artists Your Own". I appreciate the honor.