Springtime in the Desert Southwest
by Rick Furmanek
Title
Springtime in the Desert Southwest
Artist
Rick Furmanek
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photography
Description
SPRINGTIME IN THE DESERT SOUTHWEST by PHOTOGRAPHER RICK FURMANEK
I hiked about 3/4 mile uphill to this field of wildflowers off the Silver King Mine Road (Arizona). As the setting sun began to cast its shadows the Mexican poppies began preparing to bid the day farewell, tucking themselves in for bedtime. This is a natural behavior known as nyctinasty. Scientists know the mechanism behind the phenomenon: In cool air and darkness, the bottom-most petals of certain flowers grow at a faster rate than the upper-most petals, forcing the flowers shut. There were still enough poppies open when I arrived at my location to provide a gorgeous kaleidoscope of color and light. Ref. 2171
You may view more of Rick's work @ http://rickfurmanekphotography.pixels.com
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August 28th, 2013
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Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"