Orchis quadripunctata (4-spotted orchid)

Posted by Swissblad on Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:59 am

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Inspired by Chris's post of the Ophrys scolopax, a subspecies of which we've only seen once - I've been digging through some old files, looking for orchids we would love to encounter again, with the hope of attaining better images.

One such is the Orchis quadripunctata, of which we found only a solitary example during our visits to Sardinia....reason enough to plan another trip.

Nikon D500 with Sigma 150mm macro.

Image processed in PS, BG subtly muted with Nik Color Efex.

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by david fletcher on Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:04 am

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Lovely find Sinuhe. Your devotion is inspiring!

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by Tom Whelan on Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:48 pm

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The flower colors are beautiful against the soft background. Lovely flowers details, best seen in the larger view.

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:51 am

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A pretty little orchid - the ones that grow wild on the coast in north eastern Scotland are very similar in colour and I loved seeing them.

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by ChrisRoss on Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:53 pm