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Ophrys fleischmannii


Ophrys fleischmannii
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Copyright: Shir Goldberg (shirgold) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 288 W: 111 N: 582] (2700)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-06
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D70, Sigma 150mm F2.8 APO Macro DG HSM
Exposure: f/16, 1/3 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
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Date Submitted: 2008-06-15 13:05
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The genus Ophrys is a large group of orchids from the alliance Orchis in the subtribe Orchidinae. There are many natural hybrids. The type species is Ophrys insectifera L.1753

They are referred to as the "Bee orchids" due to the flowers of some species resemblance to the furry bodies of bees and other insects. Their scientific name is derived from the Greek word "ophrys", meaning "eyebrow", referring to the furry edges of the lips of several species.

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  • dkaved Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 266 W: 18 N: 433] (2106)
  • [2008-06-15 13:49]

Hi Shir,
Smashing quality dude! Great use of the tripod and long exposure. The DOF is spot-on as the flower is fully focused and I like the strong vivid colours.
Regards, David

nice bluish lip, TFS Ori

Very good capture. I would go for O. israelitica H. Baumann & Künkele, though instead of O. fleischmannii, both on distribution data (the latter occurs only in Greece and on Crete) and on morphological characteristics (the 'mottled' part of the upper lip). Cheers.

Hello Shir.
Excellent DOF and sharpness.Nice light and colors.
Regards,
Nikos.

Hello Shir, a perfect macro shot of this beautiful ophrys. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

Hi Shir,
Very nice Ophrys israelitica. The bokeh is not perfect, but good enough. Have you seen my new plant guide to Israel? I did it with my wife and Ori Fragman-Sapir who is in the TrekNature, too. It is called "Itaisen Valimeren kasviopas" and it is available in books shops. It is in Finnish, but the plant names are also in English.
TFS,
Pentti

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