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02-JUN-2007 m.mannell

The Ram's Head

I only managed one snap of the elusive 'Cypripedium arietinum' while at the Bruce Peninsula Orchid Festival
It was in a protected area and I could only get within about four feet, and only for a moment as there were several onlookers vying for the limited viewing space
I was going to return to the spot later, but got side tracked
Ill have to wait until next year as the tiny "Ram's Head' as its known, is only in bloom for about ten days each year

Canon EOS 350D ,Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
1/200s f/5.6 at 140.0mm iso100 full exif

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Simon Chandler05-Jun-2007 03:30
What a lovely image! v
Dr. Michael G. Mathews04-Jun-2007 21:53
Oh my! How cool! Great find and excellent shot.
Knox O04-Jun-2007 18:28
so alien-like. strong contrasts. V
Liz Bickel04-Jun-2007 16:24
A really lovely shot!
Peter Stahl04-Jun-2007 15:36
Excellent capture of a neat flower. GMV.
Terri Steele04-Jun-2007 15:16
Wow! Excellent shot of a very elusive subject ;)
Fong Lam04-Jun-2007 14:43
A great capture of a very unusual species. Love the colors and details ~V~
Guest 04-Jun-2007 08:37
wonderful so fragile, excellent image.
QUERIDO04-Jun-2007 06:31
Beautiful shot,vote
Dan Ng04-Jun-2007 05:21
Fantastic macro on this very rare find, Matthew. Tnhe blossom is so unusual and delicate. Wonderful color and lighting. V.
Debbie Blackburn Beierle04-Jun-2007 05:13
Gorgeous shot, Matthew! Great detail and lighting. v