Rasberry Delight
by Bruce Bley
Title
Rasberry Delight
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 and will share it with others. 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 3rd, 2015
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Comments (21)
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Robyn, Thank you again for the feature in the group "The World We See". I am grateful for the honor.
Sarah Batalka
Delight is right! I love your florals and this one is another beauty!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment, I am glad you have enjoyed my work. Thank you for visiting, Sarah.
Bruce Bley
Mechala, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Flowerly Love-100". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
David, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". Thank you so much for the honor.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You", John. I truly appreciate the honor.
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for your 10-4-15 feature on the Greeting Cards For All Occasions homepage!
Bruce Bley replied:
Jean, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Greeting Cards For All Occasions". Thank you so much for the honor.
Geraldine Scull
what beautiful colors and focus on this macro close up image ~ l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Geraldine. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jasna, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bill Kesler
Such a beautiful floral photograph! Excellent work Bruce! * * * F/L/g+/P/Tweet/fb
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment and the many promotions, Bill. I sincerely appreciate it.
Lisa Phillips
Congratulations, your beautiful work has been featured in the FAA group "Thoughts of Flowers". http://fineartamerica.com/groups/thoughts-of-flowers.html
Bruce Bley replied:
Lisa, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Thoughts of Flowers". I sincerely appreciate the honor and your support.
John S
Awesome macro work Bruce !
Bruce Bley replied:
What a wonderful compliment, John. Thank you so much and thank you for your support of my work.
Randy Rosenberger
This piece of fine artwork has earned the honor of being chosen to show off to other artists and prospective buyers here in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is an honor to share this piece of well composed and beautiful art on our Featured section of our homepage. Thanks much for sharing! Liked and Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (administrator of the WFS group)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery, Randy. I sincerely appreciate the honor.