Senescence no. 11 (Reproduction & Death)

The ovule, which is part of the female reproductive organs on the Amaryllis, is housed through the funnel of the flower & can be seen at the back of the f...
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The ovule, which is part of the female reproductive organs on the Amaryllis, is housed through the funnel of the flower & can be seen at the back of the flower as a hard green nodule (seen later). You can follow the stigma & style to the back of the flower to locate the ovule. You can see, just out of focus, the stigma has opened like a flower & the style is transporting the pollen to the ovule.

'Senescence' as a photographic series explores the life cycle of an Amaryllis (Hippeastrum), from bloom, to reproduction, wilting & finally death. -- 'Senescence' captures in 25 photographs, the process of life, reproduction, death & decay before new growth & is told through expressive, abstract photography that chronicles the life & death of an Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) in an intimate & poetic study. -- Senescence as a scientific term describes biological aging, the deterioration of functional characteristics & the cessation of cellular division & growth. In short, senescence is the process of functional deterioration with age & dying. -- The descriptions in this series are based on my own observations & mixed with personal, armchair research I have done on the Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) & senescence. I accept that my information may be off or misguided. Please feel free to add to or correct any of this information.

- Taxonomy Research Source, Global Biodiversity Information Facility @gbifs

"This project is a reflection of age, deterioration & death in nature & in us all."
- Bruce Davis, Photographer

See my portfolio in bio to experience the rest of this series & to learn more about me & my work. -- DM me if you have any questions about my work or would like to commission me for a project. -- I will be selling this series as signed & numbered limited edition 16x24 & 8x12 prints & as unsigned, unnumbered open edition prints in various sizes very soon. -- Follow my framed & un-framed prints @brucedavisphotographs, on Instagram to learn more about the availability of this series.

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