Reaching for the Sky is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on July 28th, 2015.
Reaching for the Sky
This capture of a sunflower was taken on a recent drive in the country side near my home. I enjoy taking shots like this illustrating the... more
by Bruce Bley
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Reaching for the Sky
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Bruce Bley
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This capture of a sunflower was taken on a recent drive in the country side near my home. I enjoy taking shots like this illustrating the interesting patterns nature has to offer plus the various colors in nature.
Helianthus L. (sunflower) is a genus of plants comprising about 52 species] in the Asteraceae family, all of which are native to North America. The common name "sunflower" also applies to the popular annual species Helianthus Annuus. This and other species, notably Jerusalem artichoke (H. tuberosus), are cultivated in temperate regions as food crops and ornamental plants.
The genus is one of many in the Asteraceae that are known as sunflowers. It is distinguished technically by the fact that the ray flowers, when present, are sterile, and by the presence on the disk flowers of a pappus that is of two awn-like scales that are cauducous (that is, easily detached and falling at maturity). Some species also have additional shorter scales in the pappus, and there is one species that lacks a pappus entirely. Another technical feature that distinguishes the genus more reliably, but requires a microscope to see, is the presence of a prominent, multicellular appendage at the apex of the style.
There is quite a bit of variability among the perennial species that make up the bulk of the species in the genus. Some have most or all of the large leaves in a rosette at the base of the plant and produce a flowering stem that has leaves that are reduced in size. Most of the perennials have disk flowers that are entirely yellow, but a few have disk flowers with reddish lobes. One species, H. radula, lacks ray flowers altogether.
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Viktoriya Sirris
Love this lovely sun!
Bruce Bley replied:
I am glad you enjoyed this work, Viktoriya. Thank you for the kind comment and visit.
Ian Mitchell
Beautiful flower and capture....v/f tweet !!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Ian. I truly appreciate it and thank you for the promotions.
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for the feature of your artwork on the homepage of Greeting Cards For All Occasions 7-30-15!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature in the group "Greeting Cards For All Occasions", Jean. I appreciate your support.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Bruce Bley replied:
John, Thank you for the feature in the group "Images That Excite You". I truly appreciate it and thank you for your support.
Randy Rosenberger
This lovely piece of art work deserves many accolades, and I hope you get them on our WFS site, as they surely are worthy of high recognition. It is with pride and pleasure that I Feature this beautifully done piece of artwork on our Homepage. Thanks much for sharing your talents and the beauty of your great works. Liked & Faved
Bruce Bley replied:
Randy, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Martin, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Flower Mania. I appreciate your support and the honor.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "1 A Day Waiting Room Art". Thank you for the honor. I appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Jeff, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Pleasing The Eye". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Tracy, I am grateful for the feature in the group "I Love Photography 2 A Day". Thank you so much.