Caladenia latifolia [Pink Fairies]

[DaveO]

Oldfield, D. 2022. Caladenia latifolia R. Br. (Orchidaceae) Pink Faries.

Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light.

 

Maldon, Victoria, Australia

16 October 2022

Australian Native Wildflower as Garden Specimen

 

Comment

This specimen was grown from a tuber obtained from the Australasian Native Orchid Society in January 2022.

 

Visible Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Metz 15 MS-1 flash, 1/200 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV/IR Cut Filter.

Image Reference: DO67573

 

Ultraviolet Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Nissin Di866 Mark II flash, 1/200 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.

Image Reference: DO67575

 

Ultraviolet Induced Visible Fluorescence: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens with Baader UV/IR Cut Filter, Nichia NCSU033A UV-LED with Baader UV-Pass Filter, 10.0 s @ f/16 ISO 1600.

Image Reference: DO67577

 

Reference:

 

Jones, D. L. A Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia Third Edition, Reed New Holland, 2021, p. 96.

 

Published 21 October 2022

[colinbm]

Nice photos Dave.
Does it have a runny nose ?