Paphiopedilum Orchid by Winston D. Munnings
[Photo No. O-302]
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The paphiopedilums (genus Paphiopedilum) – often abbreviated Paph and colloquially known as paphs in horticulture – are flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It contains about 80 accepted species nowadays, some of which are natural hybrids. These slipper orchids are native to South China, India, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, and form their own subtribe, the Paphiopedilinae.
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Nikon D300 (Two Bodies) ~ Nikon D200 (Back-Up)
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AF Nikon 50mm (F/1.8) ~ AF Nikon 85mm (F/1.8) ~ AF Nikon 24-70mm (F/2.8) ~ AF Nikon 80-200mm (F/2.8) ~ AF Nikon 105mm (F/2.8) Micro Lens ~ AF Nikon 200mm (F/2.8) Micro Lens ~ AF Nikon 300mm (F/4)
Comments
Amazing plant,Winston,it looks like it has a vessel like a Pitcher plant,does it gather insects?
Not too sure, but I suppose so!
Thanks for you comments though.
– Winston D. Munnings
Congratulations on your well earned feature in “Extreme Close-Ups”. Excellant Image!
Thank you so much.
Your comments are appreciated.
– Winston D. Munnings
Congratulations on your well deserved feature..stunning macro
Di
Thank Di, and many thanks.
– Winston D. Munnings
beaitufl flower and shot! always thought that from this angle these look like a mardi gras mask
Never thought of it that way, but you’re absolutely correct (lol). Thanks for commenting.
– Winston D. Munnings
CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful feature, amazing work and well earned.
Thank you Andrea.
– Winston D. Munnings
Wonderful shot of one of my faves. Congrats on the well-deserved feature!
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comment about my work.
– Winston D. Munnings