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Orchis italica


Orchis italica
Photo Information
Copyright: Shir Goldberg (shirgold) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 286 W: 105 N: 591] (2748)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-04-10
Categories: Humorous, Flowers
Camera: Nikon D70, 18-70 AF-S DX 3.5 - 4.5 Nikkor, SanDisk Ultra-II 1Gb
Exposure: f/25.0, 1/100 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Orchids, orchids of the middle east [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-05-13 5:04
Viewed: 5104
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Common Name
Naked Man Orchid - Look carefuly and see that the naked men are actually smiling :-D

Physical Characteristics
Bulb growing to 0.3m. It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf from October to June, in flower from April to May. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.
The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soil. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires moist soil.

Habitat
Calcareous soils in grassland, garigue and open places in pine woodland

Edible Uses
Root - cooked. It is a source of 'salep', a fine white to yellowish-white powder that is obtained by drying the tuber and grinding it into a powder. Salep is a starch-like substance with a sweetish taste and a faint somewhat unpleasant smell. It is said to be very nutritious and is made into a drink or can be added to cereals and used in making bread etc. One ounce of salep is said to be enough to sustain a person for a day.

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Very nice, I like the natural light. I did not like the frame. dash, Ori

Shir,

Great Composition for this portrait. The POV, use of Colour, DOF and BG all combine to make a great pic. TFS,
Sheriff

Yeah, I can see loads of smiling naked men.... :) What a great name!
Very nice & clear photo. Good details, colors, sharpness.
Yukiko

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  • dkaved Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 259 W: 17 N: 431] (2114)
  • [2006-05-13 11:40]

Hi Shir,
Wow mate you have really excelled with this one!It is really special!You have attached a great note that without it I wouldn't have noticed the uniqueness of this flower.Lovely detail and you kept the colour simple and natural.What can I say....just perfect.
Regards, david

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1659 W: 95 N: 2273] (8415)
  • [2006-05-13 12:01]

Hi Shir,
Good light and details. It's a beautiful orchild, that grows near where I live too.
TFS
José M.

What a beautiful orchid! Vivid colours and great exposure. Janice

P.S. A orchid phallic symbol hee hee hee

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