Red Peony
by Bruce Bley
Title
Red Peony
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This peony was taken last year in the spring. The peonies in my backyard were in full bloom. We had an extraordinary warm winter and am not sure if it didn't affected the colors of the peonies. They were much larger and much more brillant in color then in the past. I love taking macro shots of flowers showing as much detail as I can get in a photograph. I want the person viewing the work to see what they might not ordinarily see. I think it is important to take the time to look at things closely and really enjoy what nature has to offer.
Peonies can be classified by both plant growth habit and flower type. Plant growth types are Herbaceous (nonwoody), Tree (shrub), and Itoh (or "Intersectional"), which is intermediate between herbaceous and tree forms. In winter herbaceous peonies die back to their underground parts, whereas tree peonies lose their leaves but retain viable woody stems above ground. The Itoh hybrids are intermediate between herbaceous and tree forms. They are named after Toichi Itoh, who first produced a successful intersectional hybrid in 1948.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage. Thank you for visiting and please come back as I add more photographs and drawings to the homepage.
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November 25th, 2014
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Comments (22)
Deb Halloran
Hi Bruce, This macro shot is simply gorgeous with beautiful colors, light and detail. Excellent photography...nicely done. v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Deb. I always appreciate your comments and views. Thank you so much for the visit.
Debbie Portwood
wow!! amazing colors and details! your flowers are so amazing! :D f/l/p/t
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment and promos Debbie. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jay, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Amateur Photographers- 2 Entries Per Day Please". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Naomi, Thank you again for the feature in the group "All Flowers". I really appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Naomi, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Waiting Room Art". I truly appreciate it and thank you for your support.
Bruce Bley
Tania, I want you to know I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Creators of Beauty". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "3 A Day Waiting Room Art". I sincerely appreciate the honor and your support.
Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Beautiful macro. image Bruce..composition, lighting, color, details. My new favorite of your images! L/F/tweeted
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious compliment Venetia. I am glad you enjoyed this work and is one of your favorites. I truly appreciate it.
Randy Rosenberger
I am very pleased to make this special FEATURE, on our homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Homepage. It is of the highest quality and integrity and this piece of artwork is very well deserving of high accolades by all members of FAA! I am proud to display and promote your grand artworks, and am very happy to have you as a member of our family of friends and fine artists within our WFS group. Liked & Faved Forever, Elvis
Bruce Bley replied:
Randy, Thank you so much for the feature and your continued support of my work. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Congratulations on your Feature in Flora ! Beautiful macro capture with nice color. L
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