Wildflower ID...Orchid?

Gallery: FloraPosted June 3, 2013478 views9 comments

Found this guy while bushwacking along Buck Creek earlier today. Looks like an Orchid or maybe a Lily....just don't know. It stands about 4 inches high and getting any kind of decent composition was tough since it was about a foot from a steep ledge with deep, fast current below. Nothing artistic here, just a cool and unusual flower. Included two versions, both 720px though. Thanks for looking.

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9 comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 3, 2013 at 12:51 AM

I like the BG in the main shot, but the second (the one on the larger photo link) appeals to me most. I like seeing the details in the bloom better there.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on June 3, 2013 at 1:59 AM

Bruce:

Can't help with the ID but sure like the look of this flower. The second (larger) version has a better perspective.

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Comment posted by David Schwaegler on June 3, 2013 at 8:47 AM

Great find, Bruce. It is a Calypso orchid..

Like Nathan and Gary, I especially like the second capture.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on June 3, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Thanks you guys and David I knew you'd come through with an ID

You're as reliable as the rain here in the PNW

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 3, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Hi Bruce: The common name of the local variety is Fairyslipper. Calypso bulbosa. Nice shot.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 3, 2013 at 4:42 PM

What a find! I didn't look it up or anything, but it sure has the exotic look of an orchid. So much the better that it is wild! The larger version is a gorgeous image, Bruce.

P.S. Thanks to Dennis and David for the ID. I was thinking Lady Slipper, but not sure; Fairy Slipper sounds more PNW anyway.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 3, 2013 at 11:33 PM

Bruce: Really interesting how a change in POV on the same subject produces completely different images. I actually like the original for its artistic features but the larger version is more descriptive and quite good on its own. Nice find and a fine capture. >=))>

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on June 4, 2013 at 10:16 PM

I'll give a vote for the large image Bruce. Well seen and displayed
Bob

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 6, 2013 at 2:07 PM

Nice find, well photographed. I like the original post as a more artistic view (although you could get much closer, to really show off the flower) while the "larger view" does a better job of putting the flower in its habitat.

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