Not a slipper orchid but we're still on orchids! >8P
Another trait that distinguishes the orchid from other flowers is the column. Or what some of us might see as the nose. That's the column right there in my shot, the lighter colored, erect, protruding part at the center of the petals and sepals. The column contains the reproductive parts. Inside are the (female) stigma and the (male) anthers.
Below the column is the lip. Or what some of us might call the tongue. In my shot, unfortunately, the lip is totally out of focus, it's the darkest part closest to the lens. The lip is special, it started life as a petal. For some orchids, the lip is the brightest, most colorful and most showy part of the flower because it's meant to attract the insects and guide them to the pollen which is in the column.
Oh wait. I've just remembered that I have another shot where the column and the lip show more clearly: http://365project.org/myautofocuslife/365/2012-01-06 Does this mean I'm taking worse—not better—photos now? 8P
Amazing! And I feel like I have been to Botany class! All the intricacies involved in plant reproduction assure me this didn't all happen in a random Big Bang, but rather there is a Master Designer. Livia, this is just gorgeous, perfectly composition!
So beautiful . . and yet, I feel like I'm "invading their privacy!" I feel like a voyeur! Still . . I want to study more and find this so fascinating. Isn't that what photography is all about?!! I think so. :)
Sexy Photography!! Love it and LOVE the color !! Great for the Orchids! you have made them looks so Beautiful i may have to go get some myself!! Im in a planting mood right now! FAB and FAV!
A great, big, purple, plump-lipped, macro-enhanced, happily speckled "THANK YOU!" to everyone!
I'm glad to know you've enjoyed The Sexy Purple Orchid shot! Haha. Thank you for not being bored, thank you for taking the time to stop by, thank you for your patience and your kindness. I am grateful for your encouraging words.
I'm glad to know you've enjoyed The Sexy Purple Orchid shot! Haha. Thank you for not being bored, thank you for taking the time to stop by, thank you for your patience and your kindness. I am grateful for your encouraging words.
Again, thank you!