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Common cow-wheat


Common cow-wheat
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1205 W: 2 N: 4550] (13764)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-02
Categories: Flowers
Exposure: f/16, 1/400 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-19 22:20
Viewed: 288
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Today an picture, I thought that I have been place this specie previous year here on TN but I can't find it back.

So this is the first time on TN and is an sort of parasite.
Thanks for the critique on my previous image, I hope you like this one.
This picture also taken to my second holiday to the Veluwe.

Latin name - Melampyrum pratense

Occasional in woods or heathery ground.

Height c 20-50 cm. Flower c 12-18 mm long.

Skye ID: Unmistakable in flower. Flower-tube normally more yellow than in picture on left. Picture below shows pale cream flowers. There is a possibility that the rare Small Cow-wheat (M sylvaticum) could one day be found on Skye. That has the flower-tube more or less equal to the calyx (including teeth) in length, whereas this species has it much longer.

Other features: Flowers in pairs, both facing the same way, in axils of bracts. Sometimes deep yellow. Lower bracts are like leaves but upper often have long linear lobes at base. Sepal teeth curved upwards (radiating outwards in Small Cow-wheat). Lower lip of flower has underside in line with flower tube (deflexed in Small Cow-wheat)

Common Cow-wheat is a plant species of the genus Melampyrum. This plant has an interesting relationship with ants. It produces a sugary liquid from small glands under its petals, which wood ants feed on. The seeds of this plant have evolved to mimic the cocoons of wood ants, which are crucial in their dispersal, transporting the seeds into their nests.
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wow, great capture, u managed to turn this weed into something striking! TFS Ori

Excellent close-up shot Gert. i liked black backround contrasting subject.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-08-20 0:28]

Hello Gert
Very nice image of this beautiful flower!
The colours are very nice!
Excellent POV and composition.
Great DOF as well that separates the subject from it's BG.Best regards Siggi

Hi Gert

Gool shot of this unusual plant. Great OOF background, good sharpness and composition.

Chris

Hi and Good Morning Big Bro,
A perfect macro capture of this beautiful flower from nice POV with excellent details.
TFS and have a nice day!
Bayram

Slav Gert,
Very nice capture of this very beautiful flower with excellent sharpness,colors and perfect black background.Thanks for sharing.
Dûrzan

Hallo Gert,
Nooit gehoord van deze 'Hengel' en nooit gezien.
Erg mooie foto, vooral het contrast tegen de donkere achtergrond is erg goed. Uitstekende scherpte en een bijzonder goed gekozen compositie.
Groet,
Peter

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  • shree Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 46 W: 13 N: 67] (262)
  • [2009-08-20 4:23]

It's hard to imagine that its a parasite, Gert - you have taken it so beautifully. The colours are lovely and stand well against the black background. The leaves, specially the middle one, gives a good depth of field. Nice shot indeed.

Hi Gert,

A wonderful shot of these beautiful flowers! The way of positioning the flowers is very well. Another striking featuress are the sharpness and well-chosen POV. The colors are very natural and stand out very well against teh black BG.
Great composition.

Thanks for posting.

greetings,
Paras Bhalla

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2009-08-20 12:02]

Hi Gert. I have misse your fine picture of flowers. This one taken with first class detail and warm colours. i like the cream colours from the dark BG. All with interesting notes. well done TFS.
Nick..

hello Gert

beautiful Nature Morte photo of this flower, fine POV,
fine focus great sharpness and details with the all dark background,

TFS

Asbed

Preciosa composición Gert, con un encuadre además original y efectivo. Buen enfoque y fondo. Atractiva.
Saludos: J. Ignasi.

Hello Gert
what a wonderful shot, this flower is superb !!
colors and details are beautiful
the light yellow flowers against the black BG is simply great
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1977 W: 6 N: 5525] (19661)
  • [2009-08-20 16:01]

Hi Gert,this great choice of black background make a difference.Beautiful sharpness and colors for a perfect composition,thanks for share,have a nice day,LUCIANO

Bonjour Gert,
Très belle présentation du sujet avec une bonne opposition du sujet sur l'arrière plan permettant d'apprécier la finesse des détails et la délicatesse des couleurs.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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