Pink Sherbert Daily Lily
by Bruce Bley
Title
Pink Sherbert Daily Lily
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of a pink daylily was taken while visiting one of my friends 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.
Uploaded
September 19th, 2018
Statistics
Viewed 516 Times - Last Visitor from New York, NY on 04/09/2024 at 7:43 AM
Embed
Share
Sales Sheet
Similar Images
Comments (33)
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
This is a marvelous and gorgeous close up capture of this fabulous daylily Bruce!! spectacular details, textures and colours. what an exceptional beauty!! L/F/FB
Marsha Heiken
Bruce,this is a gorgous Daylily and you took a fantastic photo of it. You Honor me so with your choosing any of my photos for any of your groups. Marsha F/L
Bruce Bley
Johanna, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Beautiful Flowers". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jasna, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Robert, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Your Very Best Photography". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
David, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Nina, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "ART - It Is Good For You". I sincerely appreciate it.
Dawn Currie
Bruce, Congratulations! Your exceptional photographic artwork has been featured in our group, Artistic Photography! You are invited to archive it in the Featured Work Part II discussion thread for more visibility.
Bruce Bley replied:
Dawn, I am grateful for the feature in the group Artistic Photography". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Art District. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
John, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You:. I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Be 1 with Nature", Angie. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Angie Tirado
Congratulations on your feature today, Dec 29, 2018 in the Be 1 with Nature Group! You are welcome to share this wonderful image in the group's discussion "Be 1 with Nature Featured Images" to help with gaining even more exposure! Thank you for your participation and for contributing this great image to the group!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Bruce Bley
Judy, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "USA Photographers ONLY". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, Thank you for the feature in the group "Art District". I sincerely appreciate it.
Deb Halloran
Bruce, You have certainly captured the beauty of this gorgeous pink daylily with fantastic details and light. Stunning macro shot:)) L/F
Bruce Bley
Rebecca, Thank you for the feature in the group "Pin Me - Daily". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Rebecca, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Contemporary". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jenn, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Bath and Spa Prints". I appreciate the honor.
Recently Viewed
