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European Lady Slipper


Posted by Swissblad on Thu Jun 18, 2020 10:01 pm

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The undisputed queen of European Orchids - the yellow lady slipper - Cypripedium calceolus. 

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by Ranger on Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:48 am
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Nice shot. Would love to see these but not in wales!
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by Carol Clarke on Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:39 am
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Beautiful composition and love the selective focus on the closer orchid.  The detail on the fg slipper reminds me of a hare, reclining on its back with its nose, bright eye and two big floppy ears flowing out on either side of its head!  :D 

That said, this is a wonderful image, Sinuhe, and a real pleasure to view.  Love it!

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by Tom Whelan on Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:05 pm
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Beautiful group of flowers, love the aperture choice and the light, a really lovely image.
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by PullmanPhotographer on Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:42 pm
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It is interesting that you use the term "queen of European Orchids" as I have been calling the Mountain Lady Slipper Orchid, Cypripedium Montanum, the Queen of Kamiak Butte, where I find her. She has a white pouch with pink striping inside and very thin white hairs in the pouch. I find the Mountain Lady Slipper to be much more beautiful than any of the approximately 40 other wildflowers I've photographed so far this year on the butte. It is by far the rarest.

This is a great shot and I love the composition! I really like the detail in the pouch that you have for the closest flower.

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by Swissblad on Sat Jun 20, 2020 1:02 am
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Many thanks for the kind comments - EP is an unexpected bonus and much appreciated - thank you!
 

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