Fascination is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on May 6th, 2013.
Fascination
Tulips are spring-blooming perennials that grow from bulbs. Depending on the species, tulip plants can grow as short as 4 inches (10 cm) or as high... more
by Bruce Bley
Title
Fascination
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Tulips are spring-blooming perennials that grow from bulbs. Depending on the species, tulip plants can grow as short as 4 inches (10 cm) or as high as 28 inches (71 cm). The tulip's large flowers usually bloom on stems that lack bracts. Most tulips produce only one flower per stem, but a few species bear multiple flowers on their stems.The showy, generally cup or star-shaped tulip flower has three petals and three sepals, which are often termed tepals because they are nearly identical. These six tepals are often marked on the interior surface near the bases with darker colorings. Tulip flowers come in a wide variety of colors.
The flowers have six distinct, basifixed stamens with filaments shorter than the tepals. Each stigma of the flower has three distinct lobes, and the ovaries are superior, with three chambers.[further explanation needed] The tulip's fruit is a capsule with a leathery covering and an ellipsoid to subglobose shape.[further explanation needed] Each capsule contains numerous flat, disc-shaped seeds in two rows per chamber.[6] These light to dark brown seeds have very thin seed coats and endosperm that does not normally fill the entire seed.[7]
Tulip stems have few leaves, with larger species tending to have multiple leaves. Plants typically have 2 to 6 leaves, with some species having up to 12. The tulip's leaf is strap-shaped, with a waxy coating, and leaves are alternately arranged on the stem; these fleshy blades are often bluish green in color.
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May 6th, 2013
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Comments (16)
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "Pin Me", Bob and Nadine. I really appreciate the honor.
Patricia Keller
Totally fascinating. Beautiful capture. Love it. vfgt
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice compliment and promotions, Patricia. I truly appreciate it.
Jordan Blackstone
The title says it all, Bruce!! Great macro! =) v
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you, Jordan I appreciate the comment and vote. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph. Have a great day!!
Bruce Bley
Darren, Thank you for the feature in the group "3 A Day Greeting Cards for all Occasions". I appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Colette, Thank you for the feature in the group "Orange -Yellow- Red". I truly appreciate it.
Deb Halloran
This is gorgeous Bruce! Fantastic color and your detail is truly amazing. Exquisite work! v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the nice compliment and vote, Deb. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Tracy, Thank you for the feature in the group "I Love Photography 2 a Day". I really appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Omaste, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "ABC Group - L - Light. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
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Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "Seasons of Beauty", Shawn. I appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "Macro Florals", Marilyn. I sincerely appreciate it.