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by Bruce Bley
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Our ceramic coffee mugs are available in two sizes: 11 oz. and 15 oz. Each mug is dishwasher and microwave safe.
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A poppy is a flowering plant in the subfamily Papaveroideae of the family Papaveraceae. Poppies are herbaceous plants, often grown for their colorful... more
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11 oz.
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A poppy is a flowering plant in the subfamily Papaveroideae of the family Papaveraceae. Poppies are herbaceous plants, often grown for their colorful flowers. One species of poppy, Papaver somniferum, is the source of the crude drug opium which contains powerful medicinal alkaloids such as morphine and has been used since ancient times as an analgesic and narcotic medicinal and recreational drugs. It also produces edible seeds. Following the trench warfare which took place in the poppy fields of Flanders during World War I, poppies have become a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died during wartime.
Poppies are herbaceous annual, biennial or short-lived perennial plants. Some species are monocarpic, dying after flowering. Poppies can be over 4 feet tall with flowers up to six inches across. Flowers of species (not cultivars) have 4 to 6 petals, many stamens forming a conspicuous whorl in the center of the flower and an ovary of from 2 to many fused carpels. The petals are...
Hello my name is Bruce Bley. I am a retired art instructor. I taught in a public high school for 35 years. I enjoyed teaching students and helping them develop their own style of work. Now during my retirement I am pursuing my own passion for creating artwork. I enjoy working from nature. As an artist I want to capture the beauty of what nature has to offer. Too often in our society people don't take the time to stop and see what nature has to offer. It can be as simple as the color of a flower, the veins of a petal, and the beauty of it's stamen and pistils. I have created works of fish, flowers, animals, and nature in general to give a person the opportunity to see nature close-up. I am an avid photographer and many of my...
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Kim Tran
So beautiful! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you, Kim. I appreciate your comment.
Cindy Treger
Wow, Bruce, what a stunning capture. f/l
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment, Cindy.
Marsha Heiken
Bruce,This is a fabulous Macro of a Poppy. Love it.Friend ! FV
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment, Marsha. I am glad you enjoyed this work.
Bruce Bley
Mary Ann, Thank you for the feature in the group "Cards And Posters - Inspirational Text Welcome". I sincerely appreciate it.
Stephen Melia
Fabulous Macro Bruce as always well done indeed.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Stephen.
Michelle Tinger
Great color and detail
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment, Michelle.
Ann Skelton
Beautifully done Bruce! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment, Ann.
Malanda Warner
Fabulous macro, wonderful colour and detail! LF
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Malanda. I truly appreciate it.
Kim Tran
Revisiting ! Love it.
Bruce Bley replied:
I am glad you enjoyed this work, Kim.
Bruce Bley
Colin, Thank you for the feature in the group "Flowers. I sincerely appreciate it.
Stephen Melia
Magnificent Bruce l/f/s
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Stephen.
Bruce Bley
Kami, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Self Taught Artists". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Rebecca, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Pin Me - Daily". I sincerely appreciate it.
Joy Watson
Stunning work Bruce. lf
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment, Joy.
Veronica Minozzi
Amazing!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you, Veronica.
Sandi OReilly
Wow, Bruce, amazing detail color and macro, stunning, F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Sandi. I truly appreciate it.
Kristina Rinell
Gorgeous! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you, Kristina.
Bruce Bley
Mechala, Thank you for the feature in the group "Flowerly Love-100"
Carol Lloyd
Beautiful macro, fantastic detail and a lovely image! LF
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Carol. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jenn, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Bath and Spa Prints". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Frozen in Time Fine Art Photography, Thank you for the feature in the group "New FAA uploads limit one daily". I appreciate the honor.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Art and Design
Amazing macro work, Bruce! Amazing colors and detail!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Dora. I truly appreciate it.
Donna Kennedy
Excellent color and detail Bruce!...F/L/T
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment, Donna.
Kim Tran
Wonderful macro details Bruce and fantastic composition! L/f/pin
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment, Kim. I sincerely appreciate it.