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Inside Piramydalis


Inside Piramydalis
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Copyright: Andrea Piazza (elefantino) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1126 W: 116 N: 2182] (14382)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-11
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D70s, Nikkor Af-S micro 105mm VR f/2.8G IF ED, (digital)
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-12 4:20
Viewed: 1014
Points: 18
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Pyramidal orchid

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Genus: Anacamptis
Species: A. pyramidalis

Binomial name:
Anacamptis pyramidalis

The pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) 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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  • trevp Silver Note Writer [C: 3 W: 0 N: 28] (262)
  • [2006-07-12 4:42]

Andrea hi,
lush macro, colours good, crisp and sharp. i like very much:-)
trevor.

Wonderful photo, brilliant composition and POV! TFS - Xplorator Radu

Andrea...
This is a beautiful creation, where the narrow DOF makes the flower itself part of the background..!
Great colours and fine macro work, interesting framing...
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi Andrea,
Good to see you survived the cup celebration. Beautiful vivid color in this shot. I think the very tight crop and shallow DOF provide a very artistic composition. Looks great!
Scott

Very nice, love the colours and the compo.
Nice focus...

assurdo. ieri ho postato il giglio con i colori dell'Italia, con altra dicitura e altri toni. Risultato? scomparso, mi hanno "cassato" un'altra volta l'immagine.

mah, webmaster francese!!!

Hi Andrea,
The details are nice, clear and sharp.
Good colours, lighting and exposure. The DOF is spot on and the unusual POV is good.
Well composed and nicely framed.
Thanks for posting, enjoy the rest of the week.

Hey Andrea!

Very nice macro you have here. Very nice colors and very sharp. Really really nice. TFS
Regards
Mattias

Hello Andrea
Brilliant vivid colours here! Nice composition and detail. Orchids are so exotic and rare. TFS Janice

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  • Aramok Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 890 W: 101 N: 1448] (4996)
  • [2006-07-13 15:43]

excelletn shot - I hadn't thought of this angle on the pyramidal orchid. It works quite well really. Lovely deep purple colour.

TFS
Emma

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