Extravagant Sunflowers.
I have chosen two sunflower images to apply digital effects to in order to change their appearance significantly. This particular filter gave extravagant features to what was already a very stunning flower.
I've included a few interesting facts about these special and beautiful flowers.
The radiant, ever popular, sunflower is the only flower with flower in its name.They are the national flower of the Ukraine and are the state flower of Kansas.Sunflower oil contains many minerals such as Calcium, Iron Vitamin A and D.
Over 2000 seeds can be found in one sunflower alone. The head of the sunflower is made up of 1000 to 2000 individual flowers which are joined at its base. Sunflower seeds are either black or striped.
Sunflower oil is produced from the black seeds and snacks are produced from the striped seeds.Sunflower oil is used to soften leather, condition hair, is applied to wounds, used in cooking, as a medicine, animal feed and bio-diesel.
The scientific name for the Sunflower is “Helianthus” Helia means Sun and Anthus means Flower.Sunflowers can reach heights of 8-12 within a six month period and are one of the fastest growing plants available.
A gentleman by the name of Melvin Hemker grew 837 flowers from a single plant in the year 2001.A 2 inch sunflower was produced using the Bonsai technique. This the shortest mature Sunflower on record.
The difference between cultivated sunflowers and wild ones is; cultivated ones have a single stem and a large seed head, whereas the wild ones are highly branched with small heads and seeds. There are over 60 varieties of sunflowers available around the world in different shades. Some varieties feature striped petals.
Some Sunflowers have different coloured petals, and there are a variety of different shades in the centers.The large petals which are found around the edge are individual ray flowers, which do not develop into seeds.
The difference between cultivated sunflowers and wild ones is; cultivated ones have a single stem and a large seed head, whereas the wild ones are highly branched with small heads and seeds.There are over 60 varieties of sunflowers available around the world in different shades. Some varieties feature striped petals.
Some Sunflowers have different coloured petals, and there are a variety of different shades in the centers.The large petals which are found around the edge are individual ray flowers, which do not develop into seeds.
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Upvoted and resteemed! Mostly for the second sunflower piece which has a far superior composition compared to the first one. Nice and trippy, just the way we likes it! Thanks for sharing! Much love!
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No problem. Thanks for reminding us of Mr. Dreamtree's college art instructor, who had a similar approach to drawing flowers as you do. She has passed away, so it is nice to see someone out there doing similar work!
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beautiful photography. thanks for share.
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Wow, yes indeed, we love sunflower here in Ukraine 🙂 Although, I would not say it is a national symbol or flower. Viburnum, maybe. But sunflower oil is really very popular. We still use it for salads and other cocking more than olive oil and alike.
Thank you so much for interesting facts, I found some new to me 👍
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Thank you for your comments and tip. I always enjoy taking photos of sunflowers when I come across them.
I think that no one can resist their beauty :)
Beautiful flower, edible.... What more could one want :-)
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Superb! True paintings, I think Van Gogh would have tried your technique ...
As they say ... I pick up my hat with respect!
Sunflower oil is widely used in cooking in Romania.
Like you and I love these flowers!
Thank you for your wonderful comments. This very versatile flower deserves all the compliments it receives.
With pleasure! You have right about the flower, you make me think to post again about sunflower...not so complex like yours but with lot of photos.
I hope to see your sunflower post @bluemoon I will look out for it.
Thank you! I feel obligated to let you know ...
That's very kind of you my friend. Feel free to tag me. 🦋
Thank you!
Sunflower is so sunny, isn't it? From few plants, just one survived on my balcony this year and I am so excited to see how it starts to form.
Your digital images are fantastic as well as the original ones.
Aren't you lucky to have your very own sunflower on your balcony. Flowers bring us so much joy don't they Neli.Thanks so much for your visit my friend.
Aww, I feel lucky with every single flower on my balcony. And the sunflower is like a bonus.
Nothing better than to see coloured flowers trough the window in tne morning.
Absolutely Neli. Flowers are very effective in lifting our spirits and brightening our day. 💐