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Tuesday September 12 2023 - Dave - 09-12-2023
Yesterday's sunrise lacked the full range of warm colors that I find so captivating. But it sure did feature strong cloud patterns and a nice range of values.
This photo is about 70% to 80% SOOTC; all I did in processing was to nudge a few settings a little here and there and remove some unwanted electrical post and wires...
RE: Tuesday September 12 2023 - Man From Ironbark - 09-12-2023
I like fire in the sky. I like.
However, these photos are of something down in the long grass that is more easily stepped on than sighting.
However, I go looking down there.
![[Image: 53183822121_f6a2148732_b.jpg]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53183822121_f6a2148732_b.jpg)
![[Image: 53184024925_55e5c15120_b.jpg]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53184024925_55e5c15120_b.jpg)
RE: Tuesday September 12 2023 - Dave - 09-13-2023
Thanks MFI.
That;s a lovely blossom (another variety of orchid I assume). Well spotted and well photographed.
RE: Tuesday September 12 2023 - Man From Ironbark - 09-13-2023
The orchid is Caladenia dilatata, Green Comb spider orchid.
RE: Tuesday September 12 2023 - Luv2shoot - 09-15-2023
Orchids are such interesting flowers. I can see why many people collect them. There is so much variety. I wonder what components are necessary for a plant to be considered an orchid. I know that I could research it, but it is really just a passing thought (question). I only ask this because when I go to the orchid shows sometimes I see plants that look nothing like the typical orchid.
Great images you two.
Sorry that I missed this.
I have been busy with annual medical appointments.
LORELL
RE: Tuesday September 12 2023 - Man From Ironbark - 09-15-2023
Well it all starts here:
Orchids are easily distinguished from other plants, as they share some very evident derived characteristics or synapomorphies. Among these are: bilateral symmetry of the flower (zygomorphism), many resupinate flowers, a nearly always highly modified petal (labellum), fused stamens and carpels, and extremely small seeds.
Wiki does go into it:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchid
RE: Tuesday September 12 2023 - Luv2shoot - 09-16-2023
(09-15-2023, 12:03 PM)Man From Ironbark Wrote: Well it all starts here:Thanks, Peter.
Orchids are easily distinguished from other plants, as they share some very evident derived characteristics or synapomorphies. Among these are: bilateral symmetry of the flower (zygomorphism), many resupinate flowers, a nearly always highly modified petal (labellum), fused stamens and carpels, and extremely small seeds.
Wiki does go into it:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchid
RE: Tuesday September 12 2023 - Man From Ironbark - 09-16-2023
The yellow one I showed in the Yellow monthly, is now making seed/spore pods.
This image from wiki, describes the parts of an orchid flower, using a Caladenia alpina, which grows in the subalpine areas of SE Australia and NZ.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchid#/media/File:Caladenia_alpina_(labelled).jpg