Dahlia1
by Bruce Bley
Title
Dahlia1
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
"Dahlia 1" was taken while visiting a local greenhouse in Rock Falls, Illinois. 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.
I hope you have enjoyed this work. You can see more of my work on my homepage. Thank you for visiting and please come back
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May 24th, 2018
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Comments (27)
Mary Ann Weger
Such gorgeus, deep color and wonderful highlights in this image, Bruce! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Mary Ann. I sincerely appreciate it.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a 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!
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 so much for the feature in the group "Imagination-artistry-creativity". I truly appreciate it.
Cindy Treger
Bruce, congrats on being chosen Pick of the Week in Global Flowers Photography - stunning capture. f/l
Bruce Bley
Daren, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Flower Art 3 A Day", Thank you so much.
Jasna Dragun
Congratulations, your fellow artist chose this work as "Pick Of The Week" in the "Global Flowers Photography" !! Check out the group gallery and select another artist!
Bruce Bley
Dora, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "World of 'Dahlias"/ Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Judy, I am grateful for the feature in the group "USA Photographers Only". Thank you for the honor.
Femina Photo Art By Maggie
Congratulations! Your beautiful fine art has been featured in Pretty in Pink Blue or Purple. You're invited to add it to the features thread, as well as to our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prettyinpinkblueorpurple/ L/f/twt
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Pretty in Pink Blue or Purple, Maggie. I sincerely appreciate it.
Marsha Heiken
Bruce,what a gorgous Dahlia. The color is awesome and the lighting makes beautiful. Love it. Marsha F/L
Bruce Bley
Kim, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Floral Photography and Art". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Canon Full Frame Cameras". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
John, Thank you for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jasna, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Dora, Thank you for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring - Glances Of Summer". I sincerely appreciate it.
Randy Rosenberger
What a fine piece of artwork and I am happy to announce that this beauty has been chosen for a feature on the homepage of our WFS group. Congratulations for this accomplishment. Well deserved!
Bruce Bley replied:
Randy, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery". I truly appreciate it and thank you for your continued support of my work.
Vanessa Thomas
Striking and vibrant Dahila image! Wonderful L/F!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Vanessa. I sincerely appreciate it.
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