Ophrys holosericea subsp. elatior - novel find


Posted by Swissblad on Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:28 am

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Always nice to find a new orchid species - or in this case - subspecies: Ophrys holosericea subsp. elatior 
This relative of the Ophrys holoserica, is resident in the lower Rhine valley between Alsace and Black forest. As these two Ophrys have quite similar flowers, the easiest identification guide, is the time of bloom,which for elation is late June to Sept, way past that of holoserica
In addition, as the name elatior implies, the orchid can be quite majestic, reaching sizes of up to 90cm. T
It still early in season, so we look forward to finding a few giants!

Image made with Nikon, Sigma 150mm Macro, Sigma TC14 and Canon 500D close up lens.

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by Tom Whelan on Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:15 pm
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Congrats on the find - the orchid looks lovely in the soft light.
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by Swissblad on Sun Jun 18, 2017 10:51 pm
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Tom Whelan wrote:Congrats on the find - the orchid looks lovely in the soft light.
Thanks Tom - the soft light is provided by a white studio shoot through umbrella...an item we find indispensable in the field - soft overcast days are just getting too rare.
 

by Carol Clarke on Mon Jun 19, 2017 4:32 am
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You are finding some hidden gems and capturing them so sensitively. I am really enjoying this series, beautifully done !
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by Swissblad on Mon Jun 19, 2017 5:40 am
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Carol Clarke wrote:You are finding some hidden gems and capturing them so sensitively.  I am really enjoying this series, beautifully done !

Thank you so much, Carol - glad I'm able to share them with an appreciative audience.
 

by Matthew Pugh on Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:15 am
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Hi

Very nice image and its always a little special to find an unexpected gem


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by Swissblad on Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:04 am
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Matthew Pugh wrote:Hi

Very nice image and its always a little special to find an unexpected gem


All the best
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Thanks Matthew - appreciate you stopping by.
 

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