Red and White Dahlia
by Bruce Bley
Title
Red and White Dahlia
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
"Red and White Dahlia" was taken while strolling through a local greenhouse last spring. I am always looking for flowers to illustrate color, detail, and beautiful lighting.
This is a dahlia which is one of 42 species of dahlia, with hybrids commonly grown as garden plants. Flower forms are variable, with one head per stem; these can be as small as 2 inch in diameter or up to 1 foot. (dinner plate). This great variety results from dahlias being octoploids, that is, they have eight sets of homologous chromosomes, whereas most plants have only two. In addition, dahlias also contain many transposons (genetic pieces that move from place to place upon an allele) which contributes to their manifesting such great diversity.
The stems are leafy, ranging in height from as low as 12 inches to more than 6-8 feet. The majority of species do not produce scented flowers or cultivars. Like most plants that do not attract pollinating insects through scent, they are brightly colored, displaying most hues, with the exception of blue.
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February 10th, 2018
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
This macro capture of the dahlia is striking and gorgeous Bruce!! spectacular details with fantastic clarity and colours. totally a delight to view!! L/F/FB
Sharon Nelson-Bianco
Hi Bruce, I love this artwork - great colors and wonderful ambiance. Great work. Best regards, Sharon Lf
Marsha Heiken
Bruce,this is a lovely flower. The Tote is darling. You are a great photographer! Marsha F/L
Bruce Bley
Steve, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Artists Favorite Photograph". Thank you for the honor.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations on your fabulous artwork being featured in Camera Art! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive thread! group as well as any other thread that it would fit in! LF
Bruce Bley replied:
Pamela, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Camera Art. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Robert, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Your Very Best Photography". I sincerely appreciate it.
Jeannie Rhode
Bruce, Sharing my Congratulations on your Feature in WFS SHOWCASE ARTISTS FOR THE WEEK !
Bruce Bley
Robert, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "New FAA Uploads Limit One Per Day". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Chrisann, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Weekly Fun For All Mediums Your Favorite In Your Gallery". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Nina, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Art - It Is Good For You". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Johanna, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Beautiful Flowers Group". I truly appreciate it.
Randy Rosenberger
A big congratulations to you for being chosen as our 'SHOWCASED ARTIST' of the week for the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. Your art works are very indicative of a professional, and it is a true honor to "showcase" your art pieces for this week in this new venue we are providing for our members. Thanks for your awesome submissions, and it is an honor to have you as a member of our family of friends and fine artists within the WFS group. Special thanks and congratulations from your administrator, Randy "Elvis" Rosenberger
Bruce Bley replied:
Randy, I am very grateful for being chosen as one of you "SHOWCASED ARTISTS" of the week. Thank you for the honor and your continued support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Maria, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Exquisite Florals". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
David, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jenn, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Bath and Spa Prints". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Barbara, I want to thank you so much for the feature in the group "Art For Close Ups And Macro Happy And Friendly". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring - Glances Of Summer". Thank you so much and thank your for your support.
HH Photography of Florida
Your florals are magnificent, Bruce. Beautiful color and detail in this Dahlia close-up. l/tw/g+
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Helen. I appreciate it and thank you for the promotions.
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