Europe's northern most orchids - Dactylorhiza maculata


Posted by Swissblad on Sun Aug 07, 2016 3:08 am

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Found these Dactylorhiza maculate (moorland spotted orchid) in Kirkenes, northern Norway. Nikon D500, Tamron 90mm Macro

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by Tom Whelan on Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:03 am
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Fine image - beautiful orchids in a lovely setting.
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by Swissblad on Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:21 am
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Thanks Tom - appreciated!

Did I mention how difficult it was to get this shot due to the mosquitos.....  :mrgreen:
 

by Leighayres on Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:34 am
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Beautiful flower and great contrasting colours.
(loved the 90mm Tamron - regretting selling mine)
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by Swissblad on Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:42 am
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Leighayres wrote:Beautiful flower and great contrasting colours.  
(loved the 90mm Tamron - regretting selling mine)
Thanks for stopping by, Leigh - appreciate the feedback.

The Tamron 90mm is indeed a stellar lens - even for a Nikon devotee.

Got mine cheap when the new version was brought out.

Its light weight and small size makes an ideal travel companion.
 

by Matthew Pugh on Mon Aug 08, 2016 3:31 am
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Hi

A very nice appealing shot - good comp that uses surround and subject well

All the best
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by Swissblad on Mon Aug 08, 2016 5:27 am
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Matthew Pugh wrote:Hi

A very nice appealing shot - good comp that uses surround and subject well

All the best
Matthew
Hi Matthew

Thanks for stooping by and the C&C - appreciated!

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