Pretty Dahlias is a photograph by Sarah Loft which was uploaded on October 22nd, 2016.
Pretty Dahlias
I photographed these lovelies on a September market day in the old town plaza of Mainz, Germany.
Per Wikipedia: Dahlia is a genus of bushy,... more
by Sarah Loft
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Pretty Dahlias
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Sarah Loft
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I photographed these lovelies on a September market day in the old town plaza of Mainz, Germany.
Per Wikipedia: Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico. A member of the Asteraceae (or Compositae), dicotyledonous plants, related species include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia. There are 42 species of dahlia, with hybrids commonly grown as garden plants. Flower forms are variable, with one head per stem; these can be as small as 5 cm (2 in) diameter or up to 30 cm (1 ft) ("dinner plate"). This great variety results from dahlias being octoploids, that is, they have eight sets of homologous chromosomes, whereas most plants have only two. In addition, dahlias also contain many transposons genetic pieces that move from place to place upon an allele, which contributes to their manifesting such great diversity.
The dahlia was declared the national flower of Mexico in 1963. The tubers were grown as a food crop by the Aztecs, but this use largely died out after the Spanish Conquest. Attempts to introduce the tubers as a food crop in Europe were unsuccessful.
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Featured in the Global Flowers Photography group, October 2016.
Featured in the Greeting Cards for All Occasions group, October 2016.
Featured in the Flower Mania group, October 2016.
Featured in the Floral Photography and Art group, October 2017.
Featured in the Visions of Spring-- Glances of Summer group, August 2020.
Featured in the 1000 Views group, August 2020.
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Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #15 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
VIVA Anderson
So vibrant, Sarah.......I just love the drama you captured, the beauty.......kudos, compliments, fv..........VIVA
Cheryl Rose
Re-visit, Sarah. These pretty dahlias always catch my eyes. Love the white and deep red/maroon.
Donna Kennedy
Re-visit Sarah, Congratulations on your Showcased Artist Feature of the Week in WFS!...L
Carolyn Rosenberger
Congrats on your Showcased Artist Feature! Fantastic colors and composition! L&F