Yellow Wonder #2 is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on June 4th, 2013.
Yellow Wonder #2
This photograph of a yellow poppy was taken while visiting the Denver Botanical Gardens in Denver, Colorado. I enjoyed taking macro shots of my... more
by Bruce Bley
Title
Yellow Wonder #2
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of a yellow poppy was taken while visiting the Denver Botanical Gardens in Denver, Colorado. I enjoyed taking macro shots of my subjects to give the viewer the opportunity to see as much detail in the poppy blossom as possible.
The Poppy is an Angiospermae or flowering plant of the family Papaveraceae. Ornamental poppies are grown for their colorful flowers; some varieties of poppy are used as food, whilst other varieties produce the powerful medicinal alkaloid opium which has been used since ancient times to create analgesic and narcotic medicinal and recreational drugs. Following the trench warfare of the 1st World War which took place in the poppy fields of Flanders, red poppies have become a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died during wartime.
Poppy flowers have 4 to 6 petals, many stamens forming a conspicuous whorl in the center of the flower and an ovary consisting of from 2 to many fused carpels. Poppies can grow to be over 4 feet tall, and 6 inches across. (Simon, Chadwick, and Craker 1984) The petals are showy, may be of almost any color and some have markings. The petals are crumpled in the bud and as blooming finishes, the petals often lie flat before falling away. The poppy will become dormant after blooming. Poppies are in full bloom late spring to early summer.
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June 4th, 2013
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Comments (22)
Bruce Bley
Randy. I really appreciate the feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery". I appreciate the work you do promoting our work and thank you for your continued support of my work.
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
Donna Kennedy
Excellent color and clarity Bruce! v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Donna, I want to thank you for the kind and gracious comment and vote. I really appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you the feature in the group "Comfortable Art - LIMIT 2 per day", Jim. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "Seasons of Beauty", Shawn. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dora, Thank you for the feature in the group "Visions of Spring". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "Loving VAN GOGH", jr. I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Neal. I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Macro Photography Group". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Alfonso, Thank you for the feature in the group "Artistic Flower Photo. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Really liked this, so voted, FAVORED and FEATURED it in the group. . . . .. Then Published it in the Internet publication ARTISTS NEWS.... @ http://bit.ly/RVPlpf
Bruce Bley replied:
I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "ARTIST NEWS" and the publication in the Internet publication, Nadine and Bob. I also want to thank you for your continued support of my work.
Sandi OReilly
Wow, Bruce, such a stunning capture, your detail is so perfect, love the color, f/v.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you, Sandi. I always look forward to your comments. Thank you for the kind and gracious words. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for the vote.
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