Highlight of the Ophrys season

Posted by Swissblad on Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:48 am

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Sadly the Ophrys season is drawing to a close, as spring makes way for summer.
BUT - what a year it's been - seldom have we seen such abundance and opulence!
The highlight of our excursions was the discovery of a very rare migrant, Ophrys-bertolonii sub benancencis, normally only found south of the Alps in Italy.

Hopefully the small colony will be protected and allowed to expand.
We look forward to our visit next year and rekindling our acquaintance. Hopefully it will be a longterm affair - after all some orchids easily reach ages of a century or more.

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by ADKShooter on Mon Jun 07, 2021 10:27 am

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Orchids are quirky because what may show up one year may lay dormant the next. In any event you did a great job getting some wonderful images. This one is a real beauty. Terrific series.

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by Swissblad on Mon Jun 07, 2021 10:46 am

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ADKShooter wrote:Orchids are quirky because what may show up one year may lay dormant the next. In any event you did a great job getting some wonderful images. This one is a real beauty. Terrific series.

Thanks - glad you enjoyed the series.

You are absolutely correct about their quirky behaviour - very responsive to seasonal changes - winter too dry, spring too hot - and it's a no show.

We were very fortunate this year.

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by Carol Clarke on Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:02 pm

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I'm glad you were fortunate to find such lovely specimens this year, and you certainly shared some beautiful images with us, Sinuhe. Thank you.

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by Tom Whelan on Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:13 pm

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Beautiful image of a beautiful subject. The whole series has been a treat.

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by Swissblad on Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:20 pm

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Thank you Carol and Tom,
This year has been a cracker - was a pleasure to share our findings with you all.

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by david fletcher on Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:57 am

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Fine series of beautiful Orchids! Super show!

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by matty on Wed Jun 09, 2021 1:12 am

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Excellent execution to this specimen..

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by Cynthia Crawford on Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:38 pm

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What a gorgeous finale to your orchid adventure. Just amazing that you found this rarity and were able to get a fine capture.

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by Mary Brun on Sun Jun 13, 2021 7:35 am

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Carol Clarke wrote:I'm glad you were fortunate to find such lovely specimens this year, and you certainly shared some beautiful images with us, Sinuhe. Thank you.

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I agree with Carol and thanks so much for so many wonderful images.

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by Swissblad on Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:02 am

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Mary Brun wrote:
Carol Clarke wrote:I'm glad you were fortunate to find such lovely specimens this year, and you certainly shared some beautiful images with us, Sinuhe. Thank you.

Carol.
I agree with Carol and thanks so much for so many wonderful images.

Thank you for your kind comments - it is always nice to have an appreciative audience!