There is a Treasure Inside is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on April 24th, 2014.
There is a Treasure Inside
This macro photograph of a yellow and orange tulip was taken while visiting the RoozeenGaarde, Tulip Farm in Mount Vernon, Washington. The garden is... more
by Bruce Bley
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There is a Treasure Inside
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Bruce Bley
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This macro photograph of a yellow and orange tulip was taken while visiting the RoozeenGaarde, Tulip Farm in Mount Vernon, Washington. The garden is redesigned and replanted each fall with over 1/4 million bulbs and over 150 different flower varieties. The RoozeenGaarde was established in 1985 (which means "roses" in Dutch). The Roozeen family and Washington Bulb Company. Inc. The Roozengren family business of growing Tulips, Daffodils, and Irises is the largest in the world, covering Skagit Valley with more than 1000 acres of field blooms and 15 acres of greenhouses.
Tulips are spring-blooming perennials that grow from bulbs. Depending on the species, tulip plants are between 4 inches (10 cm) and 28 inches (71 cm) high. The tulip's large flowers usually bloom on scapes with leaves in a rosette at ground level and a single flowering stalk arising from amongst the leaves. Tulip stems have few leaves. Larger species tend to have multiple leaves. Plants typically have two to six leaves, some species up to 12. The tulip's leaf is strap-shaped, with a waxy coating, and the leaves are alternately arranged on the stem; these fleshy blades are often bluish green in color. Most tulips produce only one flower per stem, but a few species bear multiple flowers on their scapes (e.g. Tulipa turkestanica). The generally cup or star-shaped tulip flower has three petals and three sepals, which are often termed tepals because they are nearly identical. These six tepals are often marked on the interior surface near the bases with darker colorings. Tulip flowers come in a wide variety of colors, except pure blue (several tulips with "blue" in the name have a faint violet hue).
The flowers have six distinct, basifixed stamens with filaments shorter than the tepals. Each stigma has three distinct lobes, and the ovaries are superior, with three chambers. The tulip's seed is a capsule with a leathery covering and an ellipsoid to globe shape. Each capsule contains numerous flat, disc-shaped seeds in two rows per chamber.[6] These light to dark brown seeds have very thin seed coats and endosperm that does not normally fill the entire seed.
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
What a magnificent macro capture of this fabulous tulip Bruce!! the fine details are totally spectacular and appealing. it sure will brighten up any room!! L/F/FB
Robyn King
Stunning shot Bruce!!! sharing:))
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Robyn. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for sharing.
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on The Art Shoppe Cafe group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Jacqueline. I want to thank you for the feature in the group "The Art Shoppe Café". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Sergio , I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Your best Image". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Robert, thank you again for the feature in the group "Nature Photography 1 Per Day". I also want to thank you for your continued support of my work in the group.
Linda Segerson
Wow! This is gorgeous...love all of the bright and bold colors, Congrats on all of your features! f/l
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind words of support and thank you for the L, Linda. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph.
Bruce Bley
Nadine and Bob. I want to thank you for the feature in the group "ALL SEASONS Landscapes" Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Kelly I am truly grateful for the feature in the group "Flowers of the Tropics". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Chrisann, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Weekly FUN For ALL Mediums SPRING IS IN THE AIR". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "Tulip Macros", Doug. I sincerely appreciate it.
Jon Glaser
I love the detail in this image..wow..LF
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment and L. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph, Jon. Thank you for visiting.
Bruce Bley
Sheree, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Garden of Hope. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dora. Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Visions of Spring". I truly appreciate it and thank you for your continued support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Thank you again for the feature in the group "3 A Day Waiting Room ART", Pamela. I sincerely appreciate it.