Thelymitra megacalyptra [Scented Sun Orchid]

[DaveO]

Oldfield, D. 2013. Thelymitra megacalyptra Fitzg. (Orchidaceae) Scented Sun Orchid. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. http://www.ultraviol...ted-sun-orchid/

 

 

Maldon, Victoria, Australia

Gower road, Maldon Historic Reserve

7 October 2013

Wildflower

 

Comment

The flowers of this terrestrial orchid open freely in sunny weather. It grows in grass lands and grassy forests.

 

 

Visible Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Quartz 105 mm f/4.0 lens, Nikon SB-15 flash, 1/180 s @ f/16 ISO 200, B+W UV/IR Cut Filter.

Image Reference: DO51508

 

Ultraviolet Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Quartz 105 mm f/4.0 lens, Nikon SB-14 flash, 1/180 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.

Image Reference: DO51510

 

References:

Jones, D. & B. A Field Guide to the Native Orchids of Southern Australia, Bloomings Books, 2000, p. 261.

 

Atlas of Living Australia http://bie.ala.org.a...ra+megacalyptra

 

 

Published 31 October 2013