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Cypripedium calceolus


Cypripedium calceolus
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Copyright: Ishi Talmon (Ishi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 103 W: 0 N: 503] (1908)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-01
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D 80, AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8G ED, 62 mm UV
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/80 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-06 16:35
Viewed: 493
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I’ve been off the air for a while, as I’m on a work visit in the US. Managed, however, to record a number of interesting flowers in Minnesota.

Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium calculus) is a rare orchid, but may be found in most of North America. The plant can reach 80 cm in height; it often grows in small groups. The labellum of this genus forms a characteristic slipper, thst in this species is yellow, often veined with purple. The specimen in the picture is Cypripedium calceolus var. pubescens with flowers up to 8 cm long.
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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 240 W: 8 N: 613] (1951)
  • [2008-06-06 18:21]

Ishi,
Great image of this beautiful orchid. I like the backlighting effect you have captured. Good composition, very sharp focus and nice contrasting colours. Useful notes! TFS.
Ron

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2620 W: 135 N: 7538] (23519)
  • [2008-06-06 22:12]

Hello Ishi,
A fine sharp capture of the Lady's Slipper Orchid flower taken from an excellent POV in fine lighting. It is also rare in Sweden and our ssp is a little darker with less yellow on the 'tails'.
Thanks for sharing this beauty,
Regards,
Ivan

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-06-07 1:09]

Hi Ishi,
Beautiful close up.Well seen and composed.POV,use of light and visual impact are excellent.
Thanks for posting.

Hello Ishi,

Very beautiful capture of this orchid. Superb composition. Good DOF. Very good lighting with backlight. Good sharpness. Superb colours.
Cheers,
mariki

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2475 W: 168 N: 7514] (23734)
  • [2008-06-07 10:17]
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Hello Ishi,
Interesting to hear that this Orchid is found in North America too while being rare like here. You've managed to get a lovely shot, very sharp and in beautiful light and colours.
Enjoy your stay in the States!
TFS and kind regards, Ulla

Bonjour Ishi,
La végétation du Minnesota te parait surement très différente de celle d'Israel. La rencontre du "Sabot de Vénus" est toujours exaltante. Elle est très rare en France, mais j'ai la chance de pouvoir l'observer régulièrement en montagne. La prise de vue à contre-jour est un bon choix : elle met bien en relief la couleur et la structure délicate des pièces florales.
Amicalement,
Hervé

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