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29-JUN-2007 Tom Doyle

Nepenthes *

Oakland, CA

This is a newly opened pitcher (trap) of Nepenthes sanguinea. The red coloring becomes more intense as it get more sunlight. The pitchers get to a length of one foot. This one is 3 inches. They are carnivorous plants, living in peat moss or poor soil, getting nurishment from insects that drown inside the pitchers. Various kinds are found around the world & are easily grown on a windowsill.

Canon PowerShot A710IS
1/80s f/3.5 at 8.3mm hide exif
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Date/Time29-Jun-2007 07:29:41
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot A710 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length8.3 mm
Exposure Time1/80 sec
Aperturef/3.5
ISO Equivalent
Exposure Bias-1 1/3
White Balance
Metering Modecenter weighted (2)
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ctfchallenge02-Jul-2007 02:42
Thanks for the narrative - very interesting. And, a great shot. jano
Guest 29-Jun-2007 23:56
Thanks for all your comments. Yes Rod, there are some similarities to the Venus Flytrap in looks. They are actually closer related to my fav, the West Australian Pitcher Plant.
ctfchallenge29-Jun-2007 22:07
Great shot Tom! Nice color, composition and lighting on this most interesting plant! CJ
ctfchallenge29-Jun-2007 19:43
A very striking photo, Tom, with good composition and color in addition to the wonderful sharpness of focus.
--Mary Anne
Guest 29-Jun-2007 18:55
Nice composition and exposure. Careful focus brings attention to the delicate elements. Terrific subject. -tv
aam1234 29-Jun-2007 18:16
Excellent exposure and light.
Rod 29-Jun-2007 17:36
Yes a really nice shot & the lighting is good too. The part down the front looks very similar to the Venus fly trap. Goodun Tom:-)
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography29-Jun-2007 17:27
Marvelous close-up, Vote :)