The iconic species of Hartslock reserve, Chilterns and one of only 3 sites in the UK where these can be found. When I first visited the site in 1980 it was wardened 24 hours a day and a "secret" location to prevent orchid collectors destroying the fragile population, 30 years on and the orchids have flourished and it is no longer a secret reserve with BBOWT openly advertising the species found here it has become a mini showcase reserve for BBOWT with organised botanical tours - a conservation success story.
Olympus E-3, 150mm f2 with 2x converter, iso 200, 1/1600s at F5.6, tripod
Due to the roping off of the flower bank areas I couldn't access the OOF dark stem, it will probably clone out if needs be.
Note this is the true orchid and not the hybrid (which I will post over next few days) - the true form flower buds open from bottom up, the hybrid flower buds open top downwards.
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8 repliesOlympus E-3, 150mm f2 with 2x converter, iso 200, 1/1600s at F5.6, tripod
Due to the roping off of the flower bank areas I couldn't access the OOF dark stem, it will probably clone out if needs be.
Note this is the true orchid and not the hybrid (which I will post over next few days) - the true form flower buds open from bottom up, the hybrid flower buds open top downwards.
Nick.
David
Bob
Super shot, Mike. I have never seen this species and it looks very cool
Andy...
What an interesting image. Effort of preservation well rewarded.