In Touch
by Nava Thompson
Title
In Touch
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
(1st place contest winner) A photo taken by Nava Thompson of a two orange Tiger Lilies in a beautiful garden in Monee, Illinois. This was made in June.................................. 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. The ovary is 'superior', borne above the point of attachment of the anthers. The fruit is a three-celled capsule.........................Seeds ripen in late summer. They exhibit varying and sometimes complex germination patterns, many adapted to cool temperate climates..........Naturally most cool temperate species are deciduous and dormant in winter in their native environment. But a few species which distribute in hot summer and mild winter area (Lilium candidum, Lilium catesbaei,Lilium longiflorum) lose leaves and remain relatively short dormant in Summer or Autumn, sprout from Autumn to winter, forming dwarf stem bearing a basal rosette of leaves until accept enough chilling requirement, the stem begins to elongate while
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Comments (68)
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Doug Kreuger
Revisiting these bloom'n beauties to say Happy Birthday Nava! Have a blessed day. 🎂 L&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Doug---for the nice comments---much appreciate your thoughtfulness!
Doug Kreuger
Nava, Still a Favorite! I would enjoy seeing these orange beauties entered in the new WFS sponsored FAA Lilies Contest. L&F http://fineartamerica.com/contests/lilies-with-a-touch-of-class.html?tab=overview
Carolyn Rosenberger
Absolutely LOVE the shapes, colors, and dramatic background! You have such a great eye and talent! L&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Carolyn---thank you for your generous comments---! Always appreciate your encouragement--
Doug Kreuger
Revisiting this orange-blossom-beauty—so full of sunshine and joy—a true reflection of the artist herself! L&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Doug---I appreciate your thoughtful comments--and encouragement -- always. Thanks for the l/f!
Kathy Braud
Gorgeous lilies set off against the black background, Nava! I love them! They are blooming in my gardens right now ...... L/f
Doug Kreuger
Nava----Just wanted you to know, the weather here has been ideal for blooming orange day lilies and jungles; they're in abundance everywhere! Thinking of you when I see them, and hoping they stay through the summer. (-: L&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Thanks Doug---they have been pretty here too---just growing wild on the back roads along the fence lines. Thanks for the visit and l/f!
Marilyn Smith
Nava, I love the way you captured these beauties! They were always a favorite of mine. L/F
Bruce Bley
Lovely capture, Nava!! Congratulations your 1st place finish in the contest "Spring in Illinois". F/L/T
Doug Kreuger
Nava, I'm making a return visit to this longtime Favorites. —Love the glowing orange colors in this captivating artwork! L&F