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The Heath Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) This species replaces the Common Spotted Orchid in more acid, heathy regions. Its lip is broader with a less prominent tooth and the flowers are generally paler. Loops and other markings on its lip tend to be less well defined.This orchid can colonise quite damp areas and there is a crossover with the 'Marsh' orchids of the Dactylorhiza genus. This image was taken in the middle of a very damp upland bog on a miserable wet rainy day. As I could not get much wetter I decided to fully lie down in order to get a low view point to isolate the flower head from the background. I used a wide aperture to further throw the background out of focus so nothing competed with the delicate flowers of the orchid.
Canon 30D Sigma 50mm macro lens. |