Bloor Daylily by TwoPynts
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Description
Continuing with this week's flower theme, here is a daylily I found growing in the town of St. Mary's, Georgia. I found the colors quite striking but wasn't happy with the composition. I enlisted some help in the Photography Forum (thanks everyone) and decided to give the blossom the "Onslow" treatment. I could not get in touch him, so I did my best to replicate the look he achieved with some recent "antiqued" flowers. I didn't quite get there, but was pleased overall with the result. So Richard, this "Bloor Bloom" is for you! 8^] ----- The DAYLILY The daylilies comprise the small genus Hemerocallis of flowering plants in the family Hemerocallidaceae. Despite the name they are not true lilies (Lilium, Liliaceae). The name Hemerocallis is based on the Greek words for day and beauty, which reflects the fact that the individual flowers last for only one day. The flowers of most species open at sunrise and wither at sunset, to be replaced by another one (sometimes two or none) on the same stem the next day; some species are night-blooming. Because individual flowers are short-lived, they do not make good cut flowers for formal flower arranging although they otherwise make good cut flowers as new flowers will continue to open on cut stems over several days. Originally from Eurasia, native from Europe to China, Korea, and Japan, their large showy flowers have made them popular worldwide, and there are over 60,000 registered named hybrids. Only a few are scented; some will rebloom later in the season, particularly if their developing seed pods are removed. The flower consists of three petals and three sepals, collectively called tepals, each with a midrib in the same or in a contrasting color. The centermost section of the flower, called the throat, has usually a different and contrasting color. There are six stamens, each with a two-lobed anther. After pollination, the flower forms a pod. The flowers of some species are edible and are sold (fresh or dried) in Asian markets as golden needles. They are used in hot and sour soup and moo shu pork. The young green leaves and the tubers of some (but not all) species are also edible. The plant has also been used for medicinal purposes. The daylily petals are delicious when picked directly off the plant after blooming. In doing so, make sure that they are free of pesticides. Therefore they should be "organic" when consumed. Their flavors range from peppery to peachy. Also, make sure they are daylilies and not true lilies (Lilium, family Liliaceae). There is a difference between the flowers and the lilies can be very toxic if consumed. Your best bet would be to purchase a guide for edible flowers when experimenting with them. More info on the daylily can be found HERE. ----- Thank you for your buggy comments on my last upload, Magnoliascape.
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Comments (35)
Splendid and very elegant capture!!! Bravo :)
Wow thank you Kort - it is beautiful. I certainly think you have achieved the watercolour painting look. I have this exact flower in my garden though it is not in bloom yet only leaves so far this year - thank you for the preview. I was not on yesterday so missed your postings in the forum, I have sent you some details and will post a guide in the forum too for anyone who wants to take a look. Thank you again Kort - I'm very flattered.
Lillies are among my favorite flowers!! Love this treatment! This variety, if I recall, has a vibrant, but flat finish? So this sort of old fashioned treatment looks great!!! Burlap or canvas texture?? Awesome job Kort!!!
I think you made Moonbeam proud with this one! And your title is perfect. It sure looks like you pulled it off to me, it looks absolutely gorgeous! Love the look that subtle texture gives it. Well done bro, well done indeed! Have a wonderful day. #:O)
wowwww, i like your presentation and your composition for this beautiful flower my friend ;) good day and kiss !!!
Very interesting presentation! The tones are perfect! The inside of the flower is like the inside of a volcano - such a powerful image of a floral... excellent work +++
Ya have done and awesoem job with this one Kort!!! WOW!!! Thank for sharing and hope ya have a great day/night!
wonderful and stunning details in the center, like flames of an inner fire! love daylily because I got some as a present from my son. But they always remind me of transience! cucumbers are out, time for carottes! LOL thanks for your welcome and I missed you and your work! ;o)))
Looks like a good crop was not what was needed in this case. You have achieved an excellent piece of art here, Very nicely done.
Fascinating the information about the lily... somethings brand new to me ! And the image original and effective, a very well done design.
this is beautiful!!! really beautiful!!! an awesome pic! well done!!!
Wow, stunning capture of this beautiful daylily postworked so well! Gorgeous work, love the special colors, Kort!
And you were successful in the treatment too!
Love the colors and the postwork in this artictic image:):)..V
exactly! ;]
Lovely dedi and flower. Love the postwork affect:)
Very kool cropping and capture, I agree with Hoppy...this would make a pretty lunch or alternatively a cross-stitch pattern for a pillow cover, now there is food for thought ! well done & ~Cheers~ :o)
This treatment really works well and adds emphasis to the lily! I could definitely see this as the front of a greeting card!
Very well done with a "old" approach!
someone posted one this past week. excellent post work and capture
Ah yes, in the north called Huang Jin, is it not? Nutritious and delicious and a key ingredient in many day to day dishes--a broth of lilies, mushrooms, tree ears,dried red peppers, dried shrimp and cuttlefish, with noodles--hmmm good and what a lunch! Hemerobasileiacal--Queen for a day? Jejeje! Nice digital three dimensionality....Or is it Jin Cai. PR and all that...
Wow Mr. Kramer this one is awesome! I love the treatment you gave this lily..Very, very kewl work! Aloha!
I agree with Margana.
This was definitely the right thing to do with the photo. Perfect. (font used for signature is??)
gorgeous !! your postwork and presentation rock!!
Wonderful work,Kortalouche.A fine dedi to Richard and his beautiful imagery.I can see you have made him most happy and flattered by your efforts.Love the texture and soft,slightly washed out look of this.Beautifully done!Oh,and I had fun working with the postage stamp of it last night,lol.Have a great weekend!-M :^) PS-Is Ray psychic???LOL!!!
Beautiful in soft color. Accolades!!!!
I love lilies!!! Wonderful postwork, Kort! :)
'delmurian' in style - lol
Here's a strange comment: the lily looks too three dimensional; maybe a black edge around the petals, to offset it from the 'paper'? Not sure...