Bee orchid

Found by the road somewhere in the Strandzha Mountain. The pink flowers in the background are pyramidal orchids (Anacamptis pyramidalis).

comments (9)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Well composed, love the symmetry. Posted 9 years ago
1. WildFlower
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, it's actually out of necessity, I have the focus point in the center. Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Did you ever try the recompose technique: 1) center focus, hold release button halfway down 2) recompose whilst holding button still halfway down 3) press through. Not sure how/if that works on your specific camera. Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. WildFlower
      
      Lion
      
      I can try but I am not sure I could keep the same focus after I recompose. Posted 9 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        It should be ok if you don't make too drastic movements. This article explains more:
        https://photographylife.com/focus-and-recompose-technique Posted 9 years ago
      2. WildFlower
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks, if I have more background, I sometimes recompose by cropping. Posted 9 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Love this, it looks like it has a happy smiley face! Posted 9 years ago
1. WildFlower
  
  Lion
  
  I did too when I found them ;) Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. jerclarke
    
    Giant Tortoise
    
    100% looks like a grinning pokemon. Great shot! Posted one year ago

The Ophrys apifera

"Ophrys apifera", known in Europe as the bee orchid, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Orchidaceae. It is remarkable as an example of sexually-deceptive pollination and floral mimicry as well as of a highly-selective and highly evolved plant-pollinator relationship.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions

Species identified by WildFlower

By WildFlower

Uploaded Jun 12, 2016. Captured May 17, 2016 12:53.

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SZ-14
f/4.4
10/3200s
ISO80
11.9mm

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