Lonely Dandelion

by Elvira Peretsman

Title

Lonely Dandelion

Artist

Elvira Peretsman

Medium

Photograph - Digital Photograph

Description

Dandelions are often considered a weed in lawns and flowerbeds. The white floaties that the dandelion produces are specialized seeds that are highly successful for widespread reproduction. Before the seeds appear, dandelions generate a yellow fluffy flower on a stem. Dandelions are self-pollinating and often change from flower to seed head over several days. This rapid seeding ability makes dandelions extremely successful at populating a widespread area -- gardeners cannot keep up with the constant growth.
The white floaties originate from a densely packed seed head that resembles a fuzzy ball. If you look closely, each seed head has dozens of umbrella-like extensions. Located at the seed head's center are the seeds -- each seed has this umbrella structure attached to them. The umbrella's canopy consists of hairs formed much like a chimney sweep brush. Combining both a tall stem and airy seed head, dandelions keep their seeds upright and available to wind vectors for successful distribution in the region.
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Honored to have this photo featured in the Fine Art America groups:
- Square Art World
- ABC Group
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This photograph is available in different sizes and can be printed using a variety of materials. Besides museum-quality prints for your walls, this image can be used to create unique home décor items and other products. All purchases have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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This photograph is copyrighted and owned by the artist, Elvira Peretsman. All rights reserved. The image may not be copied, reproduced, manipulated or used in any way, without written permission of Elvira Peretsman. You can share a link to this image, as long as it directs back to Elvira's work.

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Tags: dandelion, flower, bokeh, closeup, purple, delicate, gentle, puff, floral, plant, nature, floaty, seeds, fuzzy, umbrella, close up

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December 10th, 2019

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