Spiranthes Odorata

[SkipP]

Or, Fragrant Ladies Tresses. These small, fragrant orchids are not rare. Photographing them can present a challenge though...the tall, spindly stems will sway in even the slightest breeze. The beauty of these plants is best appreciated up close...

[Rubberhead]

Great macro and great bokeh.

I can't tell you how many times I've run my car off the road try to see if it was colic root or ladies tresses.

Being a birder and an wildflower nut makes one a very bad driver. (ha ha)

[rkemmerlin]

Skip, another great flower you've got here. I like how you always give a close look of the flower, my kind of shot.

[SkipP]

Thanks guys. It's a little soft but heres the entire plant...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/4003359728_d163a918d0_o.jpg

[jckegley]

The second photo gives a good perspective of how large the bloom actually is on the first photo. Thanks for including the second photo.

The first has great detail. Wonderful image. The petals on the subject, while white, almost have a transparency about them.

[artsnimages]

Nice capture Skip! A very unique image!

Jim