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Deptford Pink


Deptford Pink
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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: 2009-07-14
Categories: Flowers
Exposure: f/16, 1/160 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-02 21:07
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
I promised Peter today an special one, the Mallards from yesterday aren't special.
Now this one are very special.
So this one are on the red list in the Netherlands and in Belgium and are protected by the law.
There are an few images from this flower on TN but I know very sure that from the tree images 2 images this specie not are so this are the second time on TN.
Next year 2008 in June I have been posted also an Dianthus specie so this are my second specie.
I have been holding now 2 from the 3 dianthus species in the Netherlands.
This one also shot on my second trip to the Veluwe this year.
I have been in 3 weeks a lot of different species photographed, every from juli till now on TN from the Veluwe.
I hope you like this one, I shall place an fictive town name because from speciehunters.

Thanks for looking and critique.

Latin name - Dianthus armeria

Current status
Deptford pink is a plant of dry pastures, disturbed ground, roadsides, field borders and hedgerows. It generally occurs on light, sandy soil often of rather high pH, but is also known on other soils such as at Woodwalton Fen where it grew on peaty soil of pH 4.8. Seed production by Deptford pink is prolific, a normal sized plant producing about 400 seeds. The precise conditions required for germination and establishment are not known, but it is thought to require open conditions for success. However, it is able to compete with taller vegetation once established.
The range of Deptford pink in Britain lies between north Wales and the south coast of England, with most of its sites occurring in southern England. It has declined severely over the last 60 years, exhibiting one of the most rapid declines of any species in the British flora. Having once been widespread, it was reduced to 34 sites by 1970 and is now known from only 13 to 15 sites. This decline appears to be ongoing and most of the remaining populations are small (1-50 plants), although there are a few sites with hundreds of plants where conditions are suitable. Deptford pink is not threatened in Europe as a whole, where it occurs widely across western and central regions.
In GB Deptford pink is classified as Vulnerable. It is specially protected under Schedule 8 of the the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in respect to England and Wales only.
Current factors causing loss or decline
Conversion of pasture to arable and building land.
Cessation of grazing.
Destruction of hedgerows.
Successional changes leading to loss of the relatively open vegetation structure which Deptford pink is known to require.
Current action
Action plan objectives and targets
Maintain the geographical range of Deptford pink in the UK.
Maintain viable populations at all extant native sites.
Achieve natural colonisation of new sites.
Increase population size at three existing native sites by 2003.
Establish populations at three sites within the historic range by 2008
Establish an ex-situ programme to protect genetic diversity, create a reserve population and provide experimental material.
Proposed actions with lead agencies
Policy and legislation
None proposed.
Site safeguard and management
Consider notifying sites supporting viable, native populations as SSSIs where this is necessary to ensure their long-term protection. (ACTION: CCW, NE)
Consider the need for conservation management at all extant sites. Mechanisms for implementing suitable management may include relevant agri-environment schemes. (ACTION: CCW, NE, MAFF, WOAD)
Ensure that pasture and hedgerow sites are protected from development. (ACTION: CCW, NE, LAs)
When next reviewed, consider targeting Countryside Stewardship and other relevant agri-environment schemes to land adjacent to viable sites for Deptford pink so as to provide opportunities for its population expansion. (ACTION: CCW, NE, MAFF, WOAD)
Species management and protection
Undertake experimental management on three selected extant sites and three historic sites with the aim of regenerating plants from the seed-bank. (ACTION: CCW, NE)
Assess the feasibility and desirability of reintroducing this species to selected historic sites should regeneration from the seed-bank prove unsuccessful. (ACTION: CCW, NE, JNCC)
Collect seed from a representative number of native sites in different parts of the range of this species and deposit in the Millenium Seed Bank at Wakehurst Place (Kew). Plants should also be propagated for reintroductions if necessary. (ACTION: CCW, NE, RBG Kew)
Advisory
Ensure that landowners and managers on all remaining sites for Deptford pink are advised of its importance and appropriate management for its conservation. (ACTION: CCW, NE)
As far as possible, ensure that all relevant agri-environment project officers and members of relevant regional agri-environment consultation groups are advised of locations of Deptford pink, its importance, and the need to secure agreements for beneficial land management both within existing sites and in the surrounding areas. (ACTION: CCW, NE, MAFF, WOAD)
Future Research and Monitoring
Resurvey all native sites where Deptford pink has been recorded since 1970, and consider a more extensive survey of potential sites, in order to determine its current status, ensure that appropriate management is in place, and identify threats to remaining populations. At least 10 historic sites should also be investigated with a view to clarifying the reasons for the decline of this species. (ACTION: CCW, NE, JNCC)
Undertake research into the autecology of Deptford pink with a view to refining management techniques for its conservation. (ACTION: JNCC)
Devise and implement a monitoring programme for all extant populations. This would need to cover an assessment of population size, current management and potential threats. (ACTION: CCW, NE)
Undertake an initial genetic screening of populations of this species with a view to informing in-situ and ex-situ conservation priorities. (Action: CCW, NE)
Assess the current status of the species in Europe and if appropriate contact European colleagues with a view to exchanging information on the conservation of this species. (Action: CCW, NE, JNCC)
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2009-09-02 21:54]

Hello Gert,
A very fine portrait of this rare Dianthus flower. The POV, sharpness and DOF on the flower are excellent and contribute to a fine portrait against the neutral BG.
This species is very rare in Sweden too.
Congratulations and best regards,
Ivan

Hello Gert,
Excellent capture of a dianthus with nice composition.. quality sharpness,very good POV..
TFS
Best Regards
Özgür

Gert,
Wonderful capture this Dianthus armeria!
Lovely colors,great shot.
A question: what is your lens, because I like this shot!
Horia

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  • RDx Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 14 W: 4 N: 64] (276)
  • [2009-09-02 22:45]

Awesome use of DOF to get a very dreamy shot !!

Good Morning, Gert!

Lovely macro capture from the Dianthus flower! It looks so splendid and attractive! Wonderful sharpness and taken from a nice POV in addition to the DOF, all are managed professionally. Beautiful colors adore the picture and great contrast exists between the Magenta-colored flower and the dull blurred greenish BG. Great details and a nice note is always a plus point.
Wonderful work!

thanks and regards,
Paras Bhalla

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 162 W: 0 N: 971] (3714)
  • [2009-09-03 0:16]

Lpvely image of this D. species, Gert.

We have eight D. species, but not this one.

TFS,

Ishi

Hello Gert,
a splendid picture of Dianthus armeria, excellent POV, DOF and composition, very good sharpness and marvellous colours with a good contrast against this beautiful "green" BG.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Hi Big Bro, what a beautiful macro in a charmy athmosphere.
Colours, details, POV/DOF are excellent.
TFS and have a nice day!
Cheers,

Bayram

Beautifull macro shot, nice natural colors and light,very sharp details, excellent pov and plain BG,
TFS and best regards,
Nikos.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-09-03 2:28]

Hello Gert,
A colorfull presentation,well composed.The pink colors stands out very well against the oof BG,well done and tfs.
Best regards Siggi

Hello Gert, superb close up shot of a Dianthus flower with nice composition and colours.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2569] (9065)
  • [2009-09-03 3:07]

Hi Gert,
really a lovely shot. The greenish background is very exciting and the purple really stands out wonderfully.
Well composed shot in such a beautiful environment.

Regards,
Foozi

Bonjour Gert,
Très agréable restitution de cet oeillet dans une belle macro, bien composée sous un excellent angle de prise de vue, valorisant bien le sujet.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2009-09-03 6:03]

Hello Gert

This is a simple yet stunning shot - one of your best - into my favourites!

James

Hi,
The composition if very beautiful and the color management is very good. Ofcourse the flower colors and shape captured with good viewpoint. tfs.
nagraj.v

Wooowww.. a perfect flower and its great macro shot Gert.
i liked this beautiful shot so much.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2009-09-03 9:15]

Perfecte foto Gert,
Het licht in de achtergrond dat van onder komt maakt deze foto tot een super foto. Perfecte diepte in de foto met een uitstekende scherpe focus op de bloem. De kleuren zijn letterlijk schitterend. Ik vind dit een van je mooiste opnamen.
Groet,
Peter

Hello Gert!
This is very nice and beautiful picture! Colours, sharpness and DOF are 1st class! Amazing picture!
My best congratulations and best greetings from Lodz,
Radomir

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2009-09-03 9:38]

Hi Gert. may i say what intersting notes you have writen.
You have taken such delicate close up of the beautiful little
Deptford pink . Your Bg makes the flower stand out so well . Taken with good detail and bright colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

Hello Gert,
Excellent capture of this rare flower, with very nice tones and good sharpness. Not easy to do with this tiny flower. Thanks for the useful note. Cheers,
Catherine

Hello Gert
a very great shot of this superb flower protected by the law
wonderful sharp details and splendid colors
excellent contrast between the flower and the BG
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Wonderful capture with its BG and composition .
TFS.

hello Gert

beautifully composed flower with fine POV and appropriate framing,
fine focus excellent sharpness and details, beautiful harmony
between the colour tones, TFS

Asbed

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-09-03 16:39]

Hi Gert,

I thought the Mallards were wonderful, but yes, this flower is very special. I'm sure you were excited to be able to capture this rare species. The Deptford Pink is very beautiful and the pink is stunning. I love the shape of the petals and the pretty green leaves. As always, wonderful details, background and composition.

Jane

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