wild and rare: lady of the forest

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wild and rare: lady of the forest

Photo taken in Vermont in a local forest area. June 10, 2009. The Pink Lady Slipper, or Moccasin Flower, is a wild, rare and endangered orchid that blooms in Spring. Usually the first week of June these can be found in certain locations in the wild. This photo was taken in a pine forest area in Vermont.

“Take only pictures, leave only footprints” – (unknown to me at the moment whose statement that is, if anyone knows the direct source, please let me know).

“Cypripedium acaule is a member of the orchid genus Cypripedium. Members of this genus are commonly referred to as lady’s slipper orchids. First described in 1700, Cypripedium acaule is commonly referred to as the Pink Lady’s Slipper.[2] The Pink Lady’s Slipper is the provincial flower of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and in Nova Scotia, Canada it is considered endangered and is protected by law.

If the plant’s blossom does not cycle through, it will not regenerate; for this reason, it is recommended that the flower not be picked.

An alba variety exists which has a white lip instead of a pink one.” This information was taken directly from “Cypripedium acaule” found in Wikipedia online.

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wild and rare: lady of the forest by riverotter
wild and rare: lady of the forest by riverotter
  • valzart

    valzart

    Gorgeous macro shot sweetheART great capture ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • riverotter replied

    Thanks so much Val! Happy Hippy Hugglez to you too!

  • Deborah H. Benoit

    Deborah H. Benoit

    Gorgeous macro of a beautiful flower!!!!

  • riverotter replied

    Thank you very much Deb!

  • RickF

    RickF

    Beautiful macro!

  • riverotter replied

    Thanks Rick!

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Gorgeous image!!

  • riverotter replied

    Thank you Marvin!

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    beautiful

  • riverotter replied

    Thank you very much Kathy!

  • robpixaday

    robpixaday

    Yoweeeeeee…..........that’s a real treasure!!!!!!!
    Thank you for sharing it with us!!!!

  • riverotter replied

    Thanks so much Robin!

  • solareclips~Julie Alexander

    solareclips~Ju...

    Hiya Em!!! I absolutely LOVE this photo! It is so soft and delicate. I have always loved these flowers, and I believe you might find the answer you are looking for here regarding that quote! Nice to see your work again, I hope to be able to bubble more and more now that my surgery is over and physical therapy has started. Missed you!

  • riverotter replied

    Thanks so much for the link to the quote Julie (will fix it later this afternoon, weather permitting!). I didn’t know you had surgery … hope you are on the mend … I just needed to re-add you to my watchlist AGAIN. Hugs and healing, Em

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    Superb macro, Emily. Very lovely image. I like the tones very much. And thanks for the great writeup. Agnes xx

  • riverotter replied

    Thanks so much Agnes! xxxx

  • WonderlandGlass

    WonderlandGlass

    great detail in this portrait of a lady, Em! beautiful lighting and fantastic control of DOF…stunning!

  • riverotter replied

    Thanks so much Doug … first time I saw one was yesterday … took my breath away. Thanks for the favorite too … peace my friend, Em

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    beautiful shot

  • riverotter replied

    Thanks so very much!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Lovely capture !!! :D

  • riverotter replied

    Thank you so much Evita!!! :)

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    A lovely capture and wonderful find Em x

  • riverotter replied

    Thanks so much Anita, someone told me where this lovely lady was blooming so I set out with camera in tote … so glad I did! hugs, em

  • stephanie allison

    stephanie allison

    Wow beautiful shot!

  • riverotter replied

    Thank you ever so kindly for stopping by and commenting Stephanie, truly appreciated!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    so lovely capture, great composition

  • riverotter replied

    Thanks ever so much Antanas …

  • satwant

    satwant

    It is a lovely shot.

  • riverotter replied

    Thank you so very much satwant …

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    WOW! i have never seen a flower like it dear Emily, this is sooo beautiful and instant fave xxxx big huggy to you both xxxx

  • riverotter replied

    Thank you Ingrid! Big hugs to you both too … I’m off now for a bit … later my friend … thanks!

  • annalisa56

    annalisa56

    Fantastic shot !!!

  • riverotter replied

    Thank you so much annalisa!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Simply beautiful!!!!!!

  • Carla Jandelle Petters

    Carla Jandelle...

    YEAH YOU FOUND SOME! Awesome! these are such gorgeous little flowers and THIS image is NOOOO exception! i love the pink and greens with that golden color added in.
    U should so put this up in UBC Botancial Garden web site forums! i’ll get a link and send it to u…they’d love to see
    I have 2 stones with ‘Take only Pictures, Leave only FOOTPRINTS’...1 in my garden and 1 on my desk in front of me.

  • riverotter replied

    Yep! Someone told me where it was so I went out yesterday morning. Thanks so much, that would be a great link to have certainly! The golden colors (background) was from the forest floor, didn’t add or take away anything in this image. This Lady was sitting alone underneath a pine tree … so gorgeous! Will return your bmail later my friend … prayers abound!!

  • Megan Martin

    Megan Martin

    WOW Emily! A stunning capture! Looks like a Ballerina slipper! Absolutely beautiful!!

  • riverotter replied

    Thanks so much Megan!!!

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    Very beautiful composition!! Love the soft details of this “Lady of the Forest” and an excellent written description!!

  • riverotter replied

    Thanks so very much Blair … the first time I saw a Lady Slipper in the wild!

  • webbie

    webbie

    Just awsome ..love the info too…great capture Emily..hugggggz

  • riverotter replied

    Thanks so much webbie for your awesome comments and the fav’s!

  • Carla Jandelle Petters

    Carla Jandelle...

    http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/forums/index.php

    there u go…if the copy/paste thing doesn’t get u there just type in the UBC name.org or something…lol
    it’s a free site with lots of great info/photos there

  • riverotter replied

    Great, thanks … will check it out over the weekend!!!

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    How gorgeous, welcome tot he group too

  • riverotter replied

    Thank you kalaryder!

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Featured in Endangered Plants Group

  • riverotter replied

    Thank you kalaryder and the Endangered Plants Group for featuring this image … an honor!!!

  • Anne Hale

    Anne Hale

    Wow, that is beautiful. We have the same flower in our area except it is white rather than the beautiful pink.

  • riverotter

    riverotter

    Featured in Prize Challenges on June 15th, 2009.

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    They are so unusual and beautiful,thanks for sharing

  • shadyuk

    shadyuk

    Great Macro !

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