Lilacs at Sunset
by Penny Meyers
Title
Lilacs at Sunset
Artist
Penny Meyers
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Photograph - Photography
Description
The lilacs are budding, and the sun is setting on a beautiful spring evening. Photo by Penny Meyers.
Syringa vulgaris (lilac or common lilac) is a species of flowering plant in the olive family Oleaceae, native to the Balkan Peninsula, where it grows on rocky hills.
The specific epithet vulgaris means "common" - not a pejorative reference, but merely indicating that this is the most widespread lilac species.
Common lilac tends to flower profusely in alternate years, a habit that can be improved by deadheading the flower clusters after the color has faded and before seeds, few of which are fertile, form. At the same time twiggy growth on shoots that have flowered more than once or twice can be cut to a strong, outward-growing side shoot.
It is widely naturalised in western and northern Europe. In a sign of its complete naturalization in North America, it has been selected as the state flower of the state of New Hampshire, because it "is symbolic of that hardy character of the men and women of the Granite State".
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J Allen
Congratulations on your 3rd place finish in the J ALLEN ART STUDIO Spring Flower Contest for April of 2014! It was a great image that is well deserving of it's finish. Well Done! :)
Penny Meyers replied:
Thank you very much, J Allen!! I appreciate the opportunity to participate and the effort put into the contest by you and all of the judges!
Deb Halloran
Hi Penny, Congratulations on your Third Place Finish in the Spring Flower Contest. This is one of my favorite images in your beautiful gallery. Nicely done. v/l
Vadim Levin
Penny, congratulations, your amazing photograph Lilacs At Sunset is selected for Artists of the Week column in the Spring Flowers group. Best regards.
Beverly Guilliams
Love love this....Beautiful Image and Texture..and Congrats on the many Feature Groups
Penny Meyers replied:
Thank you so much, Beverly!! It has been a little while since I've visited this one myself, but it is one of my favorites, so thanks for bringing me back!
Randy Rosenberger
What a wonderful piece of art work on this beauty! I am so happy that you submitted this piece to share with our WFS group and other FAA groups, and thanks for sharing the beauty with us! It is an honor to showcase your awesome artworks on our Homepage of the WFS group! Forever, Elvis Fave and vote
Penny Meyers replied:
Randy, I so appreciate your feature of my 'Lilacs at Sunset' as this truly is my favorite piece, and one that looks even better in print than on screen. Thank you so much for your ongoing support!!
Melly Terpening
Penny, this is so beautiful. Love the lighting. F&V
Penny Meyers replied:
Melly, thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, as I think it is my very favorite.
Gaby Tench
This is beautiful Penny!!! love this!!! v
Penny Meyers replied:
Thank you, Gaby! I'm so glad you enjoyed this, as it really is one of my favorites.
Penny Meyers
FEATURED in the group Photography - Getting the Light Just Right 06/07/2013. Thank you so much, Heidi!!
Judy Palkimas
Stunning image voted here and in contest!
Penny Meyers replied:
You are so kind... thank you so much, Judy, for your wonderful comment and votes!!
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