Summer Mixed Media - Vintage California Poppy by Mellissa Ray

Vintage California Poppy is a mixed media by Mellissa Ray which was uploaded on November 29th, 2018.

Vintage California Poppy

The California Poppy is a native to California and is the State Flower. Poppies naturally close up at night which is known as nyctinasty. There are a... more

by Mellissa Ray

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Title

Vintage California Poppy

Artist

Mellissa Ray

Medium

Mixed Media - Photography

Description

The California Poppy is a native to California and is the State Flower. Poppies naturally close up at night which is known as nyctinasty. There are a few theories as to why this occurs. One theory is to keep it from freezing at night. A second theory suggest that they are conserving energy and/or their order for the daytime, when pollinating insects are most active. A third theory is that poppies close up so the pollen does not become wet making it easier for insects to transfer pollen from one flower to another ensuring the reproduction of the flower. Another theory suggest that they close up so that nocturnal predators will pass them by.

I took a closeup image of a yellow California Poppy and converted it to black and white. I added a border and increased the contrast.

Uploaded

November 29th, 2018