Sunrise Dahlia
by Bruce Bley
Title
Sunrise Dahlia
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of a yellow and orange dahlia was taken while visiting the Farmers Market in Appleton, Wisconsin.
The dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico. There are 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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October 20th, 2016
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
This image is stunning and gorgeous Bruce!! i am so in love with your flower photography. this one is simply glorious with sensational energy. sharing this splendor to Facebook!! L/F/FB
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment, Orlando. I so glad you enjoy my flower photography. I am always on the hunt for flowers that I can photograph.
Bruce Bley
Frozen in Time Fine Art Photography, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "New FAA uploads limit one per day". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
David, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". Thank you so much.
Jasna Dragun
Congratulations, your fellow artist chose your work as "Pick Of The Week" in the "Global Flowers Photography" !! l/f/fb
Bruce Bley replied:
I want to thank everyone who chose this work as their Pick Of The Week in the group Global Flowers Photography. Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Darren, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Flower Art 3 A Day". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Calazones Flics
Beautiful frame Bruce, great details and vibrant colors! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Calazones Flics. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Nancy, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Macro Photography". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Jenn, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Bath And Spa Prints". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Bob and Nadine. I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Artist News". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Doug. Thank you for the feature in the group "Macro Marvels", I am very grateful for the honor.
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