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Leek Orchids


Leek Orchids
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Copyright: Steve Reekie (LordPotty) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1449 W: 146 N: 3764] (12035)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-22
Categories: Mountain
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-03-01 2:38
Viewed: 515
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
These Leek Orchids were also growing at around 1000 metres above sea level,on the tops of the Paparoa Ranges just north of Greymouth.
Not many species have yet been described,and there looks to be perhaps 2 varieties here,although the colouration could just be a result of location,humidity or age.
Several species are described in the New Zealand Native Orchid Groups pages,and this one most closely resembles Prasophyllum 'A',previously found on Mt Taranaki,on the west coast of the North Island.

Here is the information about Prasophyllum 'A' that I copied from the NZNOG website.

Prasophyllum "A"
Leek Orchid
PLANT: To 40cm high. Stem erect, tubular.

LEAVES: Single. Rush-like. Wraps around the stem, usually about the same height as the flower stem.

FLOWERS: Raceme of 5 to 20 flowers. Each 5 - 8mm in length. Colour highly variable, usually reddish-brown to yellow-green. Laterals sepals joined together with blunt tips. Labellum similar in length to lateral sepals. Column wings as long or longer than the anther.

FLOWERING TIME:
December - January.

HABITAT: High country tussock, grassland, and sub-alpine herbfields.

CONSERVATION STATUS: Not threatened.

NOTES: So far recorded from only a few locations, but probably widespread throughout the high country. The
status of this species is unclear.

The shots are not quite so clear as I would of liked,especially after cropping,but I hope you like them anyway.
Thanks for looking.
Cheers,
Steve
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Hi again Steve, another wonderful shots of a orchid species from NZ.
Details, POVs and compositions are fine. Accompanying notes were also perfectly prepared MF!
TFS and Have a nice Sunday!
Cheers,

bayram

Namastay Steve,
I am very much sorry to know your camera is broken. Hope it gets repaired soon. A lovely collage of leek orchids. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
Hara

HI Steve,
so beautiful orchids again, it's an impressive collage to see them together.
I'm so sorry to read that your camera is broken - and I hope you can find a way to get a new camera - I keep my fingers crossed for you that things will change better ...
And it's realy sad that so many members here have gone, TN will not be the same ...
Tell me if I can do something for you ...
Greetings, I'm with you in my thoughts
Sabine - wishnugaruda

nice ones, TFS Ori

Hi Steve!

The juxtaposition of the two orchids creates a fine impression and allows to search for the differences between them. It's also interesting to notice that their status still is unclear. The fact that the pictures are a little bit soft does not influence on the pleasure to look at them.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2009-03-01 12:10]

Hi Steve!

Very interesting collageof two variants of orchids, my friend. Differences are clearly visible here. Rather 'soft' subject for tough guy like you :-)
I read about your cam - sorry to hear bad news, but I'm sure you'll buy better one soon!

Ciao Steve, lovely couple of elegant orchid, beautiful colors, good details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1158 W: 32 N: 1194] (3660)
  • [2009-03-01 13:09]

Hi Steve,
Beautiful captures and collage.Each frame is well caught and composed.Excellent note too!
Thanks for posting.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-03-01 15:47]

Hi Steve,

I'm so glad to see another specie of NZ orchids. I love seeing the two side by side. I really am looking forward to seeing some orchids for myself when I am there.

Jane

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2009-03-01 23:23]

Hi Steve,
Wonderful double take of these Leek Orchids and I like these tiny flowers. Very neat and sharp images with lovely colours. Excellent POV, DOF and composition.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2009-03-02 1:31]

Hello Steve,
A great duo of two species of related orchid endemics. Both show the flowering stems clearly against an OOF natural BG.
I don't mind saying again that your contributions to TN that show the unique flora and fauna of NZ are many of us valuable and interesting.
Thanks and cheers,
Ivan

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2009-03-02 16:36]

Steve, Thank you for such a nice info. The shot and comparison is very good. Thanks for sharing. Ganesh

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