Ladyslipper Orchids (Cypripedium calceolus)

Posted by Swissblad on Tue Jun 21, 2016 1:40 pm

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Without a doubt of the most beautiful orchids present in Europe - and always a pleasure to see.

Nikon D800, Sigma 150mm Macro, stack with Helicon Focus.

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by Jeff Munoz on Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:55 pm

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Awesome flowers, we have our own "ladyslipper" in Costa Rica "Phragmipedium grandiflorum" but ours doesn't have such a great colors on its labellum. Thanks for sharing!!!

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by Tom Whelan on Tue Jun 21, 2016 9:07 pm

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Pretty grouping of orchids, there's a similar species in NA. Love the stacked detail.

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by Swissblad on Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:28 pm

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Tom Whelan wrote:Pretty grouping of orchids, there's a similar species in NA. Love the stacked detail.

Thanks Tom - I'm aware of the NA cousin - especially the red variant - from the excellent photos by Nadine Blacklock - who inspired our orchid odessy.

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by Swissblad on Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:29 pm

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Jeff Munoz wrote:Awesome flowers, we have our own "ladyslipper" in Costa Rica "Phragmipedium grandiflorum" but ours doesn't have such a great colors on its labellum. Thanks for sharing!!!

Thanks Jeff - the species variety of orchids in CR must be amazing.

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by Matthew Pugh on Wed Jun 22, 2016 6:58 am

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Hi

A nice look at these splendidly opulent plants - very cool

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:37 am

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When Jeff's girls have finished dancing in his image, I am sure these slippers will be very welcome for tired feet.

Such a lovely uplifting colour and wonderful shape these are. Beautiful!

I saw what you said about the awful weather you are having. Its the same here and so many lovely flowers are being ruined by the heavy rains and winds. Where did the summer go......

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by Swissblad on Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:23 pm

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Matthew Pugh wrote:Hi

A nice look at these splendidly opulent plants - very cool

All the best
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Thanks for stopping by, Matthew!

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by Swissblad on Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:24 pm

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Carol Clarke wrote:When Jeff's girls have finished dancing in his image, I am sure these slippers will be very welcome for tired feet.

Such a lovely uplifting colour and wonderful shape these are. Beautiful!

I saw what you said about the awful weather you are having. Its the same here and so many lovely flowers are being ruined by the heavy rains and winds. Where did the summer go......

Hi Carol

it has not been the best of years - 1st floods - now sweltering heat......