Common/Chalk Fragrant orchid, last of my summer orchid images - collective breathes sighs of relief
Oly E 620,150mm f2 plus EX 25, iso 200, 1/200s at F9, tripod, 5s anti-shock shutter release.
These flowers have extremely long spurs holding nectar and are presumably adapted for butterfly & moth proboscis length (best seen on the lowest flower). I've only seen butterflies feeding on the nectar once, a brimstone, but my orchid guide suggests that they are more likely to be pollinated by moths as the scent, giving them their name, is more pungent in late evening.
Enjoyed seeing your series too Mike. Not managed any this year due to time constraints and sadly our local councils (county/parish) seem to enjoy over enthusiastic 'tidying' of the verges and a few local Orchids have met their fate before I got a chance to go and photograph them
Probably my favourite... I just wish I had been able to get out for more Orchids this year as it was a good year... The light is just right here and the portrait of the spike is appealing and attractive...
Posted by David Sewell on August 10, 2013 at 8:11 AM
Very well controlled depth of field. I really like this one.
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4 repliesOly E 620,150mm f2 plus EX 25, iso 200, 1/200s at F9, tripod, 5s anti-shock shutter release.
These flowers have extremely long spurs holding nectar and are presumably adapted for butterfly & moth proboscis length (best seen on the lowest flower). I've only seen butterflies feeding on the nectar once, a brimstone, but my orchid guide suggests that they are more likely to be pollinated by moths as the scent, giving them their name, is more pungent in late evening.
David