Fringed Polygala

Gallery: FloraPosted June 18, 2014713 views9 comments

This small orchid-like wildflower resembles a tiny magenta airplane without a tail. They grow in low colonies in conifer forests of the eastern United States.

Canon 60D. 180mm macro lens. F/3.5 for 1/100 sec. ISO 250.

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9 comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 19, 2014 at 7:31 AM

Perfect dof, Carolyn, to set off this most unusual ( to me, anyway !! ) flower. Very nicely done.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on June 19, 2014 at 10:59 AM

Fine focus on this tiny flower. The water drops add interest, Carolyn.

Best,
Carol

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on June 19, 2014 at 3:43 PM

What a lovely post

I think you should have called it TWINS. I've never seen this flower before...it's exquisite. The color, comp and wonderful drops of water make this a Keeper!

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 19, 2014 at 7:39 PM

Carolyn - Very beautiful. A flower I am yet to see in person

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Comment posted by Bob/Charly Nelson on June 20, 2014 at 7:20 AM

Wonderful capture of this flower Carolyn. Great vision.
Bob&Charly

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 20, 2014 at 8:54 AM

Very nice Carolyn, what an interesting little orchid.
I like the "tiny magenta airplane without a tail" analogy, works for me

Well done & have a great weekend!

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 20, 2014 at 1:35 PM

Love the symmetry in the comp and the rich color. Beautiful work. No suggestions.

pat

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 21, 2014 at 12:00 PM

A very interesting bloom Carolyn. Nicely portrayed. I think that you conveyed the type of flower and area that they grow in very well.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 22, 2014 at 11:00 PM

Carolyn: Not sure I've ever seen this flower so this is a real treat in many ways. Beautifully done. >=))>

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