Lilies in Black and White
by Bruce Bley
Title
Lilies in Black and White
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of a daylilies 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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November 22nd, 2017
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Comments (13)
Bruce Bley
David, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Rebecca, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Pin Me - Daily" Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Romuald, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Arts Fantastic World". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Kim, Thank you for the feature in the group "Floral Photography and Art". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
John, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". Thank you for the honor.
Angie Tirado
Congratulations!! This stunning Black and White image has been featured today in "Creative Black and White Fine Art Photographs" Group!! You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “Stunning Group Features in NOVEMBER 2017” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature, Angie in the group "Creative Black and White Fine Art Photographs". I sincerely appreciate the honor.