Peach Lilies in the Morning Sun
by Bruce Bley
Title
Peach Lilies in the Morning Sun
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This macro photograph grouping of peach daylilies 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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Comments (29)
Marsha Heiken
Bruce,these Peach Lilies are amazing. You took a gorgous photo of them. I never saw any before! Marsha F/L
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations on your fabulous photographic art is featured in 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! ! LF
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Camera Art", Pam. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Robert. I appreciate the feature in the group "New FAA Uploads Limit One Per Day". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Johanna, Thank you for the feature in the group "Photography and Nature 101". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Robert, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "The Niche". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Johanna, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Imagination-Artistry-Creativity". I sincerely appreciate it.
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 replied:
I want to thank my fellow artists for choosing "Peach Lilies in the Morning Sun". as their "Pick of the Week" in the group "Global Flowers". It certainly means a lot to me and appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
David, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Illinois Art Photography". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Rebecca, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Contemporary". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Kim, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Floral Photography and Art". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Judy, I am grateful for the feature in the group "USA Photographers Only". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
John, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". I sincerely appreciate it.
Frank J Casella
CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - ILLINOIS ART PHOTOGRAPHY - group on Fine Art America / PIXELS! Thank you for sharing it !! http://tinyurl.com/IllinoisArtPhoto
Bruce Bley replied:
Frank, I am grateful for the feature in the group "ILLINOIS ART PHOTOGRAPHY'. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Frank J Casella
CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - PENTAX RICOH PHOTOGRAPHERS - group on Fine Art America / PIXELS! Thank you for sharing it !! http://tinyurl.com/PentaxRicohGallery
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature in the group "PENTAX RICOH PHOTOGRAPHERS, Frank. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Doug, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Lilies - Lotuses. I truly appreciate it.
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