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Common Spotted Orchid


Common Spotted Orchid
Photo Information
Copyright: Catherine Dijon (CatherineD) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 861 W: 57 N: 4006] (14097)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-01
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Canon EOS400D, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Orchids of Belgium [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-03 11:41
Viewed: 4814
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) is a commonly occurring species of European orchid. It is widely variable in colour and height, ranging from 5 to 60 cm in height. The leaves are usually, but not always, spotted. The flowers are produced in dense spikes in the latter half of the summer, and vary enormously in colour from pure white to deep lilac-pink. The tubers of this species and other so-called dactylorchids are characteristically divided into finger-like lobes. The lower lip of the flower is divided into three lobes and is covered by a pattern of dots and lines which is also very variable. The lip of this species has an exaggerated central tooth.
Habitat: damp pasture, grassland, dune slacks, on calcareous soils.
Flowering time: June-August.
The Common Spotted Orchid is a protected plant in some countries and it is protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
(Wikipedia, Flora of Northern Island)

Photo taken on the Natural Reserve of the "Montagne St Pierre" in Lanaye (municipality of Visé), near the river Meuse.
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L'Orchis de Fuchs (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) est une Orchidacée terrestre européenne.
C'est une plante élancée, à tige pleine, haute de 20 à 60 cm, à plusieurs feuilles dont les caulinaires dressées, rarement non-maculées, à bractées assez courtes. L'inflorescence est plutôt dense en épi conique devenant cylindrique. Les fleurs varient du lilas foncé au blanc. Les sépales latéraux sont écartés souvent maculés en dedans. Le sépale supérieur forme un casque avec les deux pétales latéraux. Le labelle est profondément trilobé, parcouru de lignes et tiretés purpurins, les 2 lobes latéraux sont écartés, le lobe médian est plus long que ces derniers. L'éperon est cylindrique, en position horizontale le plus souvent.
La distinction avec Dactylorhiza maculata se fait (en partie) grâce au labelle qui est profondément trilobé chez Dactylorhiza fuchsii. Cette dernière semble nettement plus inféodée aux forêts que Dactylorhiza maculata, plutôt présente dans les prairies.
Floraison : juin à juillet
Habitat : C'est une espèce de pleine lumière ou d'ombre sur substrats alcalins, secs à frais (pelouses, lisière de forêts, marais).
Distribution : C’est une espère d’Europe et d’Asie occidentale protégée dans plusieurs pays (dont la Belgique où elle figure sur la liste rouge) et reprise dans la liste des espèces naturelles en danger (CITES). (Wikipedia, Biodiversité Wallonie)

Photo prise dans la réserve naturelle de la Montagne St Pierre à Lanaye, commune de Visé, non loin de la Meuse.
nglen, dkaved, gerbilratz, bobcat08, Argus, mariki, lousat, tasos, anel, uleko has marked this note useful
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2883 W: 30 N: 9683] (36145)
  • [2008-06-03 11:45]
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Hi Catherine. This is beautiful . you have captured it just at its best . fine detail and sharp focusing with warm natural colours. I like the POV/DOF. All in a nice frame. very well done TFS.
Nick..
We have some downs near by that have orchids so i must go up and see what i can fine.

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  • dkaved Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 259 W: 17 N: 431] (2114)
  • [2008-06-03 11:47]

Hi Catherine,
What a beautiful specimen (I must admit I like orchids) and the shapes of the flowers are especially interesting.You caught this one in full bloom, fresh and full of life.Stands out great with the shallow DOF and neutral background.Well done and TFS.
Regards, David

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2008-06-03 11:50]

Hello Catherine,
Very well exposed ,you have handled the lighting well.The focus is spot on and the details are sharp.Very life like indeed.The florets are well seen with wonderful detail.Nicely done.TFS
Siggi

Hi Catherine, very good iamge, the colours are natural and well defined, the flowers have a beautiful shape to them. great dof and an excellent composition.

Bonsoir Catherine,

A beautiful shot of this Common Spotted Orchid. Beautiful colours, razorsharp and a great compsosition. It´s look like a painting. And that´s a compliment. POV, DOF and BG are good. Interesting notes. One (little) point of critiques is that there is something happend with the focussing or editing just above the two lowest flowers. Anyway thanks for sharing this beautiful plant. Have a nice evening and AU REVOIR et TFS BOB

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 260 N: 15594] (50626)
  • [2008-06-03 12:57]

Hello Catherine,
Excellent sharp capture of the flowers of the Spotted Orchid. Nice central composition with the green bokeh BG really showing up the flowers well.
TFS this beauty,
Ivan

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 372 W: 0 N: 719] (3295)
  • [2008-06-03 13:43]

Bonsoir Catherine
Très belle prise avec une superbe restitution des détails, très beau sujet, bravo
Amicalement Robi

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1114 W: 0 N: 2546] (11425)
  • [2008-06-03 14:23]

Bonjour Catherine
Jolie composition et présentation.bon PDV et image bien en focus.Les couleurs sont exquise et j'aime bien l'arriere plan flou.
Merci Michel

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  • tasos Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 11 W: 0 N: 14] (167)
  • [2008-06-03 16:28]

Geia sou Catherine,

I'm not very font of flowers but I think its a great photo!
Nice colors and sharpness. I also like the background!
Well done!

Tasos

Hi Catherine, elegant composition with splendid flower, excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2008-06-04 2:23]

Salut Catherine,une autre magnifique orchidee',cette fois avec des couleurs tres delicates,mes compliments pour montrer nous ces beautes qui che moi n'existent pas,excellent travail!!Bon Mercredi,Luciano

Bonsoir Catherine,

Normalement je ne suis pas une très grand fan des orquidées, mais je dois dire que cette espèce est très belle. Très bon angle de vue, une bonne netteté et de superbes couleurs, tout cela sur un bon arrière-plan uni.
Bonne soirée,
Mariki

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2008-06-04 5:20]

Hello Catherine,
Very beautiful photo of this Orchid. Very clear colours and excellent sharpness and details. Great OOF BG.
Regards,
Peter

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3053 W: 3 N: 8715] (40574)
  • [2008-06-04 5:25]

Bonjour Catherine,
Une vraie beauté cet Orchis de Fuchs et la photo est tout simplement magnifique. Netteté, composition, arrière-plan, tout est parfait.Bravo.
Bonne journée
Anne

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3396 W: 172 N: 3310] (10940)
  • [2008-06-04 7:25]

Hello Catherine,
Very beautiful capture of the Common Spotted Orchid. Great focus and sharp details. I love the colours of this Orchid too, it looks gorgeous against the soft green background!
TFS and regards, Ulla

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