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PYRAMIDAL ORCHID


PYRAMIDAL ORCHID
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Copyright: Andrea Piazza (elefantino) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1128 W: 116 N: 2182] (14381)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-11
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D200, Nikkor Af-S micro 105mm VR f/2.8G IF ED
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-06-18 0:35
Viewed: 1038
Points: 15
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Pyramidal orchid
(Anacamptis pyramidalis)


Scientific classification

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Liliopsida

Order: Asparagales

Family: Orchidaceae

Genus: Anacamptis

Species: A. pyramidalis

The pyramidal orchid is an orchid native to central and southern Europe.
This hardy perennial grows to a height of 30 cm. The colour of the flower varies from pink to purple, and the scent is described as "foxy". The arrangement of hermaphroditic flowers in a compact pyramidal shape is very distinctive and gives the orchid its common name. The flowers are pollinated by butterflies and moths. This orchid requires a sunny spot on diverse soils: loamy or clay, rarely on sandy soils. It can even grow on very alkaline soil.
The dried and ground tuber gives a fine white powder, called salep. This is a very nutritious sweet starchlike substance. It is used in drinks, cereals and in making bread. It is also used medicinally.
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Nice image Andrea! I love the DOF! It really gives your image a 3D effect! Nice lighting.

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  • magal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 224 W: 0 N: 313] (1241)
  • [2006-06-18 3:18]

Hi Andrea,
The colours and contrast of the subject are really spot-on. I agree that you have managed to impart a 3d illusion with this shot.
As regards the BG, I think Aramok is right. You have posted shots [before] with much more blurred BG's, could a wider aperture have had the same effect this time?
Anyway I like the shot and a special thanks for your very informative note
TFS
Mark

great shot Andrea, I really like the detail in the orchid, but find the stem to the left of it distracting. Often you can bend the stem away from the plant, hooking it under somthign else for the duration of the photo, then releasing it again afterwards.

Great colours by the way.

TFS & PT

Emma

Hi andrea, excelent shot with wonderful coloures and explanation.
Marjan

hai messo il fiore molto centrale, forse perchè tenevi conto anche dello stelo d'erba posto sulla sua sinistra, ed il diaframma un pò più chiuso avrebbe nascosto lo sfondo.

PS: c'è gente che mi posta dei workshop con uno stupido ritaglio di 5 cm che nulla aggiunge, alterando soltanto il rapporto 2:3 della foto. credo lo facciano solo per il punteggio. debbo prorpio accettare tutto? come rispondere e come fare io un workshop?

ciao e ancora grazie, Mario

This is a nice image Andrea,

Good detail, colours and sharpness. exposure and lighting are good. Good POV and composition.

Thanks for posting, enjoy the rest of the weekend.

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  • takos1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 264 W: 25 N: 206] (2599)
  • [2006-06-18 13:03]

Bell'immagine Andrea, mi piace molto la composizione nonchè il colore.

Ciao Franco

Hi,
this is a wonderful macro. excellent details and such lovely colors. DOF and POV make up a wonderful composition!
Thanks Ana:)

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