Pink Beauty in the Garden
by Bruce Bley
Title
Pink Beauty in the Garden
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of a pink daylily 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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October 21st, 2017
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Comments (25)
Marsha Heiken
Bruce,This is a magnificent photo. It deserves a Feature. Your photos are always great!!! Marsha FL
Bruce Bley
Robert, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Your Very Best Photography". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Johanna, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Photography And Nature 101". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Jeannie Rhode
Bruce, Beautiful with lovely colors, nice details & composition ! Sharing my Congratulations on your Feature in Beautiful Flowers ! L/F ♡
Bruce Bley
Johanna, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Beautiful Flowers". I sincerely appreciate the honor and thank you for your support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Judy, Thank you for the feature in the group "USA Photographers ONLY" I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Barbara, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Art For Close Ups And Macro Happy And Friendly". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dora, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring - Glances Of Summer". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jasna, I am grateful for the feature in the group Global Flower Photography". Thank you so much.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Bruce Bley replied:
Joh, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Rebecca, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Contemporary". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Rebecca, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Pin Me - Daily". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Martin, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Flower Mania". Thank you for the honor.
Usha Peddamatham
Love the pink bloom with a lime green throat. A beautiful macro. How fortunate to have these beauties in your garden.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Macro Marvels". I sincerely appreciate it.