Heart of Gold is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on March 31st, 2014.
Heart of Gold
This photograph of a lily was taken while visiting the Green Bay Botanical Gardens in Green Bay, Wisconsin.... more
by Bruce Bley
Title
Heart of Gold
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of a lily was taken while visiting the Green Bay Botanical Gardens in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Lilium (members of which are true lilies) is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere, though their range extends into the northern subtropics. Many other plants have "lily" in their common name but are not related to true lilies.
Lilies are tall perennials ranging in height from 2-6 ft (60�180 cm). They form naked or tunicless scaly underground bulbs which are their overwintering organs. In some North American species the base of the bulb develops into rhizomes, on which numerous small bulbs are found. Some species develop stolons. Most bulbs are deeply buried, but a few species form bulbs near the soil surface. Many species form stem-roots. With these, the bulb grows naturally at some depth in the soil, and each year the new stem puts out adventitious roots above the bulb as it emerges from the soil. These roots are in addition to the basal roots that develop at the base of the bulb.
The flowers are large, often fragrant, and come in a range of colours including whites, yellows, oranges, pinks, reds and purples. Markings include spots and brush strokes. The plants are late spring- or summer-flowering. Flowers are borne in racemes or umbels at the tip of the stem, with six tepals spreading or reflexed, to give flowers varying from funnel shape to a "Turk's cap". The tepals are free from each other, and bear a nectary at the base of each flower. The ovary is 'superior', borne above the point of attachment of the anthers.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage in the various galleries I have created. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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March 31st, 2014
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Comments (29)
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "In Gods Eyes", Teresa. I sincerely appreciate the honor.!!
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Textures and minimal close ups", Lorainek Photography. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Nadine and Bob, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Artist News". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Neal, Thank you for the feature in the group "Macro Photography Group". I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for your continued support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Margaret, Thank you for the feature in the group "Make Mine Pink". I sincerely appreciate the honor and thank you so much for the nice compliment.
Margaret Newcomb
Stunning capture Bruce! and another beautiful addition for the group. Perfect for a group feature! Congrats and thanks so much for sharing to the group, your photography is so beautiful.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the in the group "The Nature Artworks", Taikan. I truly appreciate it.
Mitch Shindelbower
Wow excellent work Bruce ! L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you, Mitch. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph and thank you for the L.
Carol Lynn Coronios
Lovely colors and detail, Bruce. Congratulations on your features. Liked
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment, congrats, and L, Carol. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Lilies - Lotuses". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Svetlana, Thank you for the feature in the group "The World We See". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature and your continued support of my work in the group "Beauty", James. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Ron, I am very grateful for the feature in the group Flowers". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Denyse, Thank you for the feature in the group "Amazing FAA Photographers" I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Michel, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Versatile Photography". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Photography the Fine Art", Dennis. I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "3 A Day Waiting Room ART". Thank you so much.
Sandi OReilly
Just wow, Bruce, love the light and detail, F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Sandi. I truly appreciate it and thank you for the L.