Sunflower Fields Forever
by Mary Lynn Giacomini
Title
Sunflower Fields Forever
Artist
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Photography by Mary Lynn Giacomini
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Helianthus annuus, the common sunflower, is a large annual forb of the genus Helianthus grown as a crop for its edible oil and edible fruits. This sunflower species is also used as wild bird food, as livestock forage (as a meal or a silage plant), in some industrial applications, and as an ornamental in domestic gardens. The plant was first domesticated in the Americas. Wild Helianthus annuus is a widely branched annual plant with many flower heads. The domestic sunflower, however, often possesses only a single large inflorescence (flower head) atop an unbranched stem. The name sunflower may derive from the flower's head's shape, which resembles the sun, or from the impression that the blooming plant appears to slowly turn its flower towards the sun as the latter moves across the sky on a daily basis. Sunflower seeds were brought to Europe from the Americas in the 16th century, where, along with sunflower oil, they became a widespread cooking ingredient.
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November 29th, 2018
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Marsha Reeves
This is such a favorite of mine. I love backlighting, and it works so well on the single sunflower facing the sun.
Greta Corens
Amazing messaging from one sun to another! Love, love, love this mysterious communication. L/F
Tina M Powell
Mary Lynn the glow and light on this beauty is gorgeous. Love the pov and details. L/F