The Heat is On #1 is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on July 14th, 2013.
The Heat is On #1
This is a macro photograph of a lily (Chicago Fire) growing in one of my flower beds. I love lilies for their bright and intense colors as well as... more
by Bruce Bley
Title
The Heat is On #1
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a macro photograph of a lily (Chicago Fire) growing in one of my flower beds. I love lilies for their bright and intense colors as well as their delicate details.
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.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with someone you know. 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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July 14th, 2013
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Comments (8)
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
I am so mesmerized by the grace and beauty of this amazing macro capture Bruce!! remarkable details and textures in this exceptional image. i really enjoy the passionate colours here, it is sunshine for the soul!! L/F/FB
Bruce Bley
Yolanda, Thank you for the feature in the group "Calling All Artist". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Yumi Johnson
Wow what a brilliant colors, fantastic macro shot!! f/v/t/g+
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind words, Yumi. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for the various promotions.
Nava Jo Thompson
Bruce---Congratulations on your feature in WFS group! This is a true 'Bruce Bley' piece---outstanding. f/v
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the nice compliment, vote and congrats, Nava. I truly appreciate it.
Randy Rosenberger
It is a true honor and privilege to FEATURE this creative and wondrous piece of art work on the WFS site, from one of our honored and prestigious members. This awesome piece of beauty is what we are looking for to promote and let others see, including other artists and potential customers, as your works are some of the Best of the Best in my Book! Thanks much for sharing this beauty with us. Fave and Vote Forever, Elvis
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious compliment, Randy. I thank you for allowing me to share my work with others through the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery. You have certainly made my day. Thank you.
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