Morning Dew Roses
by Nava Thompson
Title
Morning Dew Roses
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A photo taken by Nava Thompson of three roses covered with morning dew in NW Arkansas in the late summer..........................Cross-section through a developing rose hip .............Rose leafletsThe leaves are borne alternately on the stem. In most species they are 5 to 15 centimetres (2.0 to 5.9 in) long, pinnate, with (3�) 5�9 (�13) leaflets and basal stipules; the leaflets usually have a serrated margin, and often a few small prickles on the underside of the stem. Most roses are deciduous but a few (particularly from South east Asia) are evergreen or nearly so........................The hybrid garden rose "Amber Flush"The flowers of most species have five petals, with the exception of Rosa sericea, which usually has only four. Each petal is divided into two distinct lobes and is usually white or pink, though in a few species yellow or red. Beneath the petals are five sepals (or in the case of some Rosa sericea, four). These may be long enough to be visible when viewed from above and appear as green points alternating with the rounded petals. There are multiple superior ovaries that develop into achenes...............................Roses are insect-pollinated in nature...........................The aggregate fruit of the rose is a berry-like structure called a rose hip. Many of the domestic cultivars do not produce hips, as the flowers are so tightly petalled that they do not provide access for pollination. The hips of most species are red, but a few (e.g. Rosa pimpinellifolia) have dark purple to black hips. Each hip comprises an outer fleshy layer, the hypanthium, which contains 5�160 "seeds" (technically dry single-seeded fruits called achenes) embedded in a matrix of fine, but stiff, hairs. Rose hips of some species, especially the Dog Rose (Rosa canina) and Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa), are very rich in vitamin C, among the richest sources of any plant. The hips are eaten by fruit-eating birds such as thrushes and waxwings, which then disperse the seeds in their droppings. Some birds, particularly finches, also eat the seeds............................................Rose thorns are actually prickles - outgrowths of the epidermis.While the sharp objects along a rose stem are commonly called "thorns", they are technically prickles � outgrowths of the epidermis (the outer layer of tissue of the stem). (True thorns, as produced by e.g. Citrus or Pyracantha, are modified stems, which always originate at a node and which have nodes and internodes along the length of the thorn itself.) Rose prickles are typically sickle-shaped hooks, which aid the rose in hanging onto other vegetation when growing over it. Some species such as Rosa rugosa and Rosa pimpinellifolia have densely packed straight prickles, probably an adaptation to reduce browsing by animals, but also possibly an adaptation to trap wind-blown sand and so reduce erosion and protect their roots (both of these species grow naturally on coastal sand dunes). Despite the presence of prickles, roses are frequently browsed by deer. A few species of roses have only vestigial prickles that have no points
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Luther Fine Art 7 Hours Ago
Congratulations! I am happy to announce that your excellent photographic art has been proudly featured on the home page of the Camera Art Group! You are invited to archive your feature in Group Feature Archive: April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024 discussion.
Jennifer White
Congratulations your wonderful work has been featured in the Ozarks Photo and Art Collection Group. You are invited to post your featured image in the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
Dylyce Clarke
Congratulations, your picture has been FEATURED on the home page in the group LADY PHOTOGRAPHERS AND ARTISTS on February 17, 2024. You are invited to add this featured image to the group discussion page "FEATURES ARCHIVE Jan-April 2024.”
Doug Kreuger
Nava, I really like your point of view for this one! The color and sun lighting add to the alluring quality of this special capture. L&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Doug---hello---thank you for your kind perspective---'alluring' is nice. :) Thanks for the l/f!
Deb Halloran
Nava Jo, You have composed this beautifully with fantastic color, light and detail. Exquisite work of art. v/f
Nava Thompson replied:
Hello Deb--I appreciate your thoughts--thanks for the visit and encouragement. Also---the f/v
Marilyn Smith
Great composition and perfect lighting! v/f
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Marilyn for stopping in for a visit and for the comments and promotion. :)
Debbie Portwood
Love this gorgeous shot as well, Love the fantastic lighting, must be early morning or late evening! v.f
Nava Thompson replied:
Debbie---hello---actually it was early morning--my favorite light. Appreciate your visit and support!
Nava Jo Thompson
Sheree---thank you very much for the surprise visit in WFS 'surprise an artist' thread---and for choosing this one to post. Appreciate all that you have done today to promote my work---and others.