Ghost Flower
This is a photo I took of some very unusual flowers that grow in the dark of the forest. My friend Dave discovered them on his farm and asked me to come photograph them. Wow.. I have never seen anything like it. Apparently, they are called Indian Pipe, Ghost Flower or Corpse Flower and they are a true flower! We had originally thought they were some kind of fungus, like mushrooms, because of the white opaque color but the reason they are completely white is because they lack chlorophyll which is what makes plants green and allows them to photosynthesize light in order to absorb nutrients. They have a direct relationship with the surrounding trees as they get their food source through their root system from the tree roots… and to do that they utilize a fungus to transport the nutrients. Interesting huh?! I love discovering and seeing new things, this is what makes photography so fulfilling for me.
I took the picture without a flash and in the low light the photo seemed to be a bit noisy so I used my digital painting program to smooth and blend away the noise. I also added in highlights and shading to emphasize the ‘ghostly’ appearance.
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Keithbotilier
What an excellent piece of photography and a very interesting subject.
Danielle Daven... replied
Hi Keith! I was thrilled to see these flowers.. Im so amazed at all the interesting and beautiful things that we have around us. Thanks for your wonderful comment!
WayoftheWarrior
That is great,welldone!
Danielle Daven... replied
Hi Tony! Thanks so much for commenting!
Periwinkle
WOW…how beautiful & amazing. I. too have never seen the likes of this flower! Truly lovely. How awesome it must have been to shoot them!! Great find.
Danielle Daven... replied
Hi Periwinkle, thank you so much for the kind words!
Gary L. Suddath
beautiful shot and information,I’ve never seen one either that I can remember
Danielle Daven... replied
I guess the weather conditions have to be just so for them to grow. This is the first year I have ever seen them here. Thanks Gary!
Nancy Polanski
I visit a site called Daves Garden. It’s the best place to find out anything about plants/flowers. This is a link which shows pictures of and has information about this little flower.
pipe flower
It’s a well-done, finely tuned image, Danielle!
Danielle Daven... replied
Thanks for the info Nancy!
Schock100
wow what a great find great shot
Danielle Daven... replied
Thanks so much schock! I really appreciate your comment!
aila
Beautiful shot!
Danielle Daven... replied
Hi aila! Nice to meet you and thanks for the lovely comment!
Ellen
How beautiful this image, well done!
Danielle Daven... replied
Thank you so much Ellen!
Tron
Beautiful piece Danielle…
Danielle Daven... replied
Thanks a bunch Mark… really appreciate your comment!
jase8812
Magic picture ! well done.
Danielle Daven... replied
Hi jase! Thanks so much for that awesome comment!
handprintz
Wow amazing,incredible capture and great info too
Danielle Daven... replied
Hi Trudi! thanks so much ;-)
AngelArtist
It is beautiful and how nice to learn of something new
Danielle Daven... replied
Hi angel… thank so much for your lovely comment!
Sandy Stewart
Very nice work!
Danielle Daven... replied
Thank you Sandy!
satwant
This is a wonderful capture. I appreciate the way you described the history of this flower. Congrats Dani.
Danielle Daven... replied
Great to hear from you Satwant, thank you so much!
David Roman
Outstanding image my friend such a wonderful flower you are very lucky to have that in your forest!
Wish I had it too!
Beve Brown-Clark
Incredible find…I google and came up with some outstanding info on these guys along with another flower and fungus info…WOW here’s the link for anyone who wants more info Ghost Flower
Danielle Daven...
Hi Beve! Thank you for commenting and adding the link for info :-)
Rajdev D
Excellent shot of a unique flower, and i love the details you have given for this flower, great work Danielle.
i l d i l a z...
Amazing!!!
Kurt Bippert
Very unusual flower! and you captured a great shot as well Danielle.