A Touch of Elegance #5 is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on June 28th, 2016.
A Touch of Elegance #5
This macro photograph of a white daylily was taken from one of my flower beds this past summer.... more
by Bruce Bley
Title
A Touch of Elegance #5
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This macro photograph of a white daylily was taken from one of my flower beds this past summer.
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. 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.
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June 28th, 2016
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Comments (35)
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Robyn, Thank you for the feature in the group "The World We See". I appreciate the honor and your continued support of my work.
Maria Hunt
Such an elegant composition and subject. Congratulations on your great finish in the Beauty in Art Invitational. I only regret we had but 2 votes... F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Maria. I am glad you enjoyed this work.
Bruce Bley
Bob and Nadine. I truly appreciate the feature in the group "An Image Inspiring Meditation". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Janis, Thank you for the feature in the group "Its A Small World". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Dominique Fortier
Gorgeous soft work, Bruce! Light and tender. l/f/v and vote.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment and promotion, Dominique. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
John, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". Thank you for the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
David, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Doug, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Lilies - Lotuses". Thank you for the honor.
Jasna Dragun
Congratulations on your feature in the "Global Flowers Photography" and as "Pick For The Day" 04.07. !! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Global Flowers Photography and for selecting this work as your "Pick for the Day", Jasna. I feel very honored.
Mariola Bitner
Fantastic Macro Bruce! L/F/Tw
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment and promotions, Mariola. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Maria. I appreciate the feature in the group "Exquisite Florals". Thank you for the honor.