Summer Zinnia
by Bruce Bley
Title
Summer Zinnia
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of white zinnia, was taken last summer while visiting the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois
Zinnias are popular garden flowers because they come in a wide range of flower colors and shapes, and they can withstand hot summer temperatures, and are easy to grow from seeds. They are grown in fertile, humus-rich, and well-drained soil, in an area with full sun. They will reseed themselves each year. Over 100 cultivars have been produced since selective breeding started in the 19th century.
A number of species of zinnia are popular flowering plants, and interspecific hybrids are becoming more common. Their varied habits allow for uses in several parts of a garden, and their tendency to attract butterflies and hummingbirds is seen as desirable. Commercially available seeds and plants are derived from open pollinated or F1 crosses, and the first commercial F1 hybrid dates from 1960.
I enjoy taking macro photographs of objects letting the viewer see the smallest detail of that objects that they might miss on first glance.
I hope you have enjoyed this work. You can see more of my artwork on my homepage in the various galleries I have created. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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May 29th, 2016
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Comments (26)
Jasna Dragun
Congratulations on your feature in the "Global Flowers Photography" !! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography", Jana. I sincerely appreciate it.
Alana Thrower
Beautiful details and colors! Wonderful macro of this interesting flower center! l/f/g+
Randy Rosenberger
What a fine piece of artwork for me to proudly display on our Featured Artwork section of our Homepage of our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group! Thanks for sharing! LIKED & FAVED Randy B. Rosenberger (WFS group administrator)
Bruce Bley replied:
Randy, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery". I appreciate the honor.
Marsha Heiken
Bruce,This is MAGNIFICENT> Congrats on Features. Thanks for Feature in your Amazing Iris Group in my site. Marsha FV
Bruce Bley
Jenn, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Bath and Spa Prints. I sincerely appreciate it.
Frank J Casella
Bruce -- CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - CHICAGOLAND ART GALLERY - group on Fine Art America, a PIXELS Company! Thank you for sharing it !!
Bruce Bley replied:
Frank, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "CHICAGOLAND ART GALLERY". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Frank J Casella
Bruce -- CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - PENTAX AND RICOH PHOTOGRAPHERS - group on Fine Art America, a PIXELS Company! Thank you for sharing it !!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "PENTAX AND RICOH PHOTOGRAPHERS". I truly appreciate it Frank.
Bruce Bley
David, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Romuald, Thank you for the feature in the group "Arts Fantastic World". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Nader, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Fine Arts Professional". Thank you for the honor.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Sharing my Congratulations on your recent Feature in Floral Photography and Art !
rdm-Margaux Dreamations
beautiful ! L/Tw
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much, rdm-Margaux, I truly appreciate it and thank you again for the promotion.
Bruce Bley
Martin, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Flower Mania". Thank you for the honor.
Guido Strambio
Fantastic macro, excellent light and clarity, so beautiful delicate shades! l/f/Tw/Fb
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Guido. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for the promotions.
Sandi OReilly
Bruce, this is so stunning, not seen a white and you capture this so beautifully and composed this macro. As always spot on detail, F/L/P
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Sandi. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for the promotion.
Bruce Bley
John, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". Thank you so much.