Cypripedium calceolus | ©2014 David Allio
The Greater Yellow Lady’s Slipper Cypripedium calceolus var. pubescens is a member of the Orchid (Orchidaceae) family and blooms April through June on wooded slopes. This native perennial may be found throughout most of the United States and Canada. According to the USDA web site, Greater Yellow Lady’s Slipper is currently considered threatened, vulnerable, or endangered in eight states.
Reference: Radford, Albert E, Harry E. Ahles, and C R. Bell. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1968. Print.
camera: Nikon D3 | lens: AF VR Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED | exposure: f/11 – 1/125th – ISO 3200
Protect valuable camera equipment on location with a Think Tank camera bag.
Sandstone Speleothem | ©2014 David Allio
The weathering process on Aztec Sandstone in the Mojave Desert has resulted in a variety of naturally sculpted forms, including this Sandstone Speleothem in southern Nevada.
Camera: iPhone 5s | Focal Length: 4.1mm | Exposure: f/2.2 – 1/30th – ISO 32
Nymphaea hybrid water lily | ©2014 David Allio
The first Nymphaea hybrid water lily of the season burst forth this week. The bright red against the green surroundings demanded attention.
Using a Micro lens, a tool normally known for close-up applications, in this case the telephoto qualities of the lens were utilized. The tree leaves of the foreground were thrown out of focus to enhance the still life composition of the lone water lily in a thriving pond.
camera: Nikon D60 | lens: AF VR Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED | exposure: f/8 – 1/1600th – ISO 400
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