Cobra Lily

Gallery: FloraPosted April 30, 2017243 views4 comments

Darlingtonia californica are known as Cobra lilies due to their overall resemblance to a cobra. They are a type of pitcher plant which live in peaty bogs that are nutrient poor and are exploited by these carnivorous plants. Photo taken in heavy rain at the Darlingtonia State Natural Site in Coastal Oregon. K5 IIs 180 mm f3.5 (1/20 sec. at f3.5, ISO 100). 3 image Pmax stack, levels...........................Jim

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Comment posted by Skip Layman on April 30, 2017 at 2:50 PM

Great detail on this unusal flower. My only suggestion would be for you to consider blurring the background a bit more.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 2, 2017 at 5:01 PM

A very interesting looking plant Jim! I think the BG and surroundings here help with the overall story of the photo.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 2, 2017 at 10:17 PM

I've never heard of this plant, but I definitely see the reason for the common name. I agree with Nathan that the background and surroundings help tell the story of the plant.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 5, 2017 at 12:30 PM

Jim: A terrific find and a fine capture in a busy environment. 2 thumbs up.>=))>

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