These photos are much sharper than those in the last post. More time and less wind makes a big difference! Some morning shots at the Maroon-Hood Orchid patch.
There are three species of orchid in one small area about 12 feet square. Two of them are quite similar, but this small one has one thin grass like leaf.
And the Maroon-Hood has two or three flatter roundish leaves
Like this one that was budding below, that appears it may have been eaten … it seems I’m not the only one hunting Orchids!
The other is a small patch of tall bird orchids.
Some time ago I picked up an Olympus OM10 film camera in great condition. I was looking at the lenses, a 50mm prime and two Tele lens’ that have Macro – one has obvious fungus.
I’ve had a roll of old expired film lying about, so thought I’d load it in and see what … develops. I feel I should save it for a special occasion!
Thanks for viewing 😀
Tone.
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they are awesome pix! 🤗 on the last pic of the tall bird orchid, what are the darker round egg-like shapes? part of the orchid or actually insect eggs?
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Thank you, they are part of the orchid (used for pollination I think) and probably help attract insects.
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thanks! i had no idea what that was since i didn’t see anything like that on any of the other orchids🤗
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Somebody had a tasty meal. 🙂 I really like the colours of the bird orchid. “See what develops” 😀
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Tee he, I am a Dad 😉 And I didn’t eat it, I promise! Three orchids I’d found were gone but I’ve found another two and tried to protect them somewhat with carefully placed branches. So far, so good.
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Amazing and beautiful best describe the photos, Tone! The header image looks like an alien. The third and fourth images remind me of a horse or a seahorse. Amazing!
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Thanks John 😀
They do look like seahorses! I’ve been waiting for them to open, but now I’m thinking these ones may not .. I just read some orchids will self pollinate, especially in cooler areas but I’m not sure about this variety.
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You are welcome, Tone. 😊
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Absolutely gorgeous photos, Tone. One thing I like about the orchid photos is that with those feelers (that are probably the ends of their leaves – or petals?) they seem to suggest impending action. They add a lot of life and interest to your pictures. The close-up in your header is amazing.
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Thanks Anneli! 😀
I think the feelers are part of the petal structure and a strange evolution. I’m not sure what their purpose is, but sometimes they do look like they are reaching out or waving.
I just got completely side-tracked replying – and read most of this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchid
Globally there’s around 28,000 species of orchids, possibly date back 100 million years!!
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Thanks for that link. I am just blown away by these flowers. I used to think they were all the same – just the ordinary ones they sell in the grocery stores – until I saw an orchid exhibition where there were a lot of really different varieties, and it just goes on from there. I can see how some people make it their life’s work.
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The top ones look like artists’ paint brushes.
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They do! I was thinking candles 😀
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Awesome subjects and shots. I like how you’ve shown the different stages.
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