Coral Sedum Flower
by Connie Fox
Title
Coral Sedum Flower
Artist
Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Color Photo
Description
Here we have a tiny sedum, well under an inch in width, a sun-loving perennial succulent of a family commonly known as stonecrops. Thriving in late spring in Houston, Texas. Sedum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceace, of which there are up to 600 species. Stonecrops, or sedum, are leaf succulents found mostly in the Northern Hemisphere. They store water in their leaves and are considered a staple of hardy succulent groundcovers.
The flowers usually have five petals, and seldom four or six. This one has six and is bright coral pink in color. Typically sedum produce twice as many stamens as petals. The stamens on this vivid coral six-leaf variety are bright yellow.
The flowers can be enjoyed close-up, and they are tiny and quite pretty. Sedum withstand drought, deep freezes, poor soil, full sun, and high temperatures, making them an ideal choice of plant in many areas and for a variety of uses, from groundcover to hanging baskets. Despite harsh conditions, they continue to reward with stunning colors and blooms.
Closeup image captured with a Canon PowerShot G7X, given some subtle digital effects to enhance its natural beauty, and signed by the artist. A square image, this would lend to a variety of uses—from home to office and various products, including a new pillow for your sofa or favorite chair.
FEATURED on the homepages of these groups: Visions of Spring - Glances of Summer, Photographic Camera Art, and Images That Excite You, May 2019. In January, 2022: Images That Excite You, Showcasing the South, Floral Photography and Art, Global Flowers, USA Photographers, and The Outdoor Photographer; Just Perfect and Vertical Images, February 2022, and Beautiful Flowers, March 2022; The Meandering Photographer, April 2023, and The Art Workshop, July 2023; Intent of the Artist and Serenity Inspiring Photography, November 2023,
TOP FINISHER in the "First Springy Thing I Did This Spring" contest, May 2019, and in the Succulents Contest, November 2021.
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May 10th, 2019
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Comments (17)
Steve Rich
Your wonderful image has been FEATURED on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer” Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (April-June 2023)" active discussion thread. 4-4-2023
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! Congratulations on your well deserved features! F/L
Connie Fox
Thank you, Jeff Iverson, for the feature in The Outdoor Photographer! Love all these features for such a humble little beauty.
Kathi Isserman
CONGRATULATIONS! Your FANTASTIC image has been FEATURED on the home page of "SHOWCASING THE SOUTH” L Please add the photo to the 2021 “FEATURED IMAGE ARCHIVE THREAD.” Thank you for participating in the group.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Connie Fox replied:
John, thanks for the feature! I'm happy for the chance to show off this tiny beauty--an unusual type of sedum with six petals, and only 3/4" wide.
Connie Fox
Dora Sofia Caputo, thank you for the lovely feature of "Coral Sedum Flower" on the homepage of Visions of Spring - Glances of Summer. I'm delighted to be in such fine company!
Don Columbus
Congratulations Connie, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Connie Fox replied:
Thank you, Don. The thought that this tiny, unassuming flower could be singled out by one photographer, then end up as a beautiful feature on the homepage of Photographic Camera Art on Fine Art America is quite a life-story for a half-inch-wide botanical! I am honored and will share the image in the archives as you suggest. Thanks for the like and promotion too.
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