A Splash of Happiness
by Bruce Bley
Title
A Splash of Happiness
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph was taken while visiting a local supermarket in my area. The market is a great place to find flowers, fruits, and vegetable for photographing. The color of this Gerber blossom caught my eye while photographing. The vivid red color and the detail in the center drew me in to take a closer look. The gerbera daisy was discovered in 1884 near Barberton, South Africa, by Scotsman Robert Jameson. While the flower's scientific name, Gerbera jamesonii, recollects the name of its founder, the meaning of its common name draws from German naturalist Traugott Gerber. The Gerber daisies meanings include innocence, purity, and cheerfulness and because it is a part of the daisy family it is a classic symbol of beauty.
Orange gerbera daisies grow bright orange blossoms with bright green leaves that curl up around the edges. The flowers bloom in spring, growing best in full sunlight with rich, moist soil. Gerbera daises have long, thin, oval-shaped petals which grow outward from the large, yellow flower center.
Brightly-colored orange gerbera daisies represent feelings of warmth and creativity. Giving orange gerbera daisies to someone will convey a message of friendship and kindness. Because of the bold color, orange gerbera daises also represent sunshine and happiness.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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March 10th, 2013
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Bruce Bley
Shawn, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "Seasons of Beauty". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "Macro Photography Group", Neal. I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Robert,, I appreciate the feature in the group "Nature Photography 1 Per Day". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Beautiful Flowers", Gynt. I truly appreciate it and thank your for the work you do in promoting our work in the group.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Loving the Color ORANGE", jrr. I really appreciate and thank you for the work you do in promoting our work in the group.
Bruce Bley
Zsuzsa, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Children Sector". I feel honored to have been chosen.
Joan Bertucci
Bruce, I just love your floral images and this is a perfect example of why I do! v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind compliment and vote. I am so glad you have enjoyed my work and hope that you will continue to visit might sight as I add new images. I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "3 A Day Waiting Room ART", Darren. I truly appreciate it and your support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Ruth, Thank you so much for the feature inthe group "A Place for All". I truly appreciate it.
Sandi OReilly
Such incredible detail, beautifully photographed, love the color, Bruce, deserving of all the features, congrats!! f/v.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the kind and gracious words, Sandi. I trully appreciate them. Thank you for the vote of confidence.
Bruce Bley
Darren, I want to thank you for featuring "A Slash of Happiness" in the group "3 A Day Greeting Cards for All Occasions". I truly appreciate it and your support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Loving VAN GOGH", jrr. I appreciate it very much.
Bruce Bley
Eva, Thank you for the feature in the group "Enhanced Floral Arts-3 per day". I truly appreciate it and your continued support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Dora, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring". I fell very honored to have been chosen.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Beauty of this World LIMIT 1", Nadine and Bob. I truly appreciate.
Bruce Bley
Lorainek Photographs, I want to thank you for the feature in the group Testures and minimal close ups". I really appreciate it and you continued support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Tahnk you for the feature in the group "Beauty", James. I really appreciate it and the support you have given me on my work.
Bruce Bley
Bajan, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Group of photographers from around the world". I am very grateful.
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