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Orchis sancta


Orchis sancta
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Copyright: David White (dkaved) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 262 W: 18 N: 417] (1968)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D70S, Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Macro
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-01 9:14
Viewed: 584
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Orchis sancta (Holy Orchid) is an east Mediterranean species that grows both in Israel, Syria, Jordan, Cyprus and Turkey. In Israel it is rather rare. Blooms in April/May after most other local orchids are long gone.

I must admit I was surprised to see a few pairs of this beautiful orchid down in the spot of woods by my house.
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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 280 W: 0 N: 407] (1665)
  • [2008-05-01 10:22]

Hi David,

Good photo of this orchid! I like the way you used the light rendering nice natural colors. Very nice contrast between the granat redish flowers and the light green leaves not to mention the green insect. Good DOF showing great details of the flowers.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 103 W: 0 N: 500] (1900)
  • [2008-05-01 11:45]

Excellent capture of the orchid, David! Beautiful colors and light!

TFS,

Ishi

beautiful pic, saw it in Mt Carmel last week, dash Ori

En Israel hay otros sitios bíblicos con el mismo nombre: en la Region del Sharon (Rosh HaAyin), en el Valle de Jezreel (área de Gilboa), y en el Golan (en la frontera con Siria, el este del Mar del Kineret)

I was looking at the area of this image...I did some work for a Kibutz near Tel Aviv....about 25 years ago. My how time flies.....I still have my flag and my Army Shirt from there.....very nicely done...Keep on with the good side of life..to life yes?!
Shalom
Bob

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1004 W: 6 N: 2717] (10087)
  • [2008-05-02 1:28]

Hi David,beautifull orchis,excellent quality of sharpness and colours,very nice the little insect too,my best compliments,Luciano

Hi David,
Superb picture of this beautiful and rare orchid.
TFS.
- Nirmal

Hi David

This is a wonderful capture of the Orchis sancta.The colours,sharpness and detail are spot on.This is one I have yet to see it`s a beauty.TFS

Best wishes

Anita & Mike

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