Sardinian native orchids - ( Ophrys tenthredinifera) - view larger

Sardinian native orchids - ( Ophrys tenthredinifera)

In the genus Ophrys, the lip has reached a degree of specialization to

simulate, in a stunning, the abdomen of the female corresponding to

the insect pollinator which is responsible for pollination. The

simulation is so perfect that induce unsuspecting insects to make

attempts to pair with the lip (pseudo-copulation). The purpose of

these "tricks" or "traps" and to ensure close contact between the

flower and the insect by which the pollen-masses (pollinia) pasted on

his head can travel up to, and then pollinate, a another flower that

at the same time will have prepared astutely another affair .

The flower has the size of a bee

This image is obtained combining five images with focus stacking

Thanks for your comments

Imagine how complex nature is,just for this flower what incredible adaptation exist and I am wonder each time how(even in millions of years)was possible to get this,we can extend this to all creature round us and in top with human being that start from one cell and what is the final result,amazing almost hard to think.I like all this kind of curiosities,much we know much we admire the creation.

sincerely radu

E ora anche i fiori...! Mi piace l'eclettismo! Bravo.

Amazing photo of the orchid. Focusstacking is funny to do. Radu Carp has taught me how to do it. Thank you for commenting on my photo.

Sidsel

This is an unusual orchid, wonderful capture!

A beautiful result with very nice lighting and colors, Giangiorgio!

 

Beautiful flower Giangiorgio, thanks for sharing photo and all the interesting details regard it !! Excellent technique for obtaining this great details, congrats !

Cari saluti,

Theodor

Stunning what nature makes. Und you captured it very well. Karl

Excellent details especially in the hairlike structure, Giangiorgio. The colors, light and composition are fantastic. Best regards, Paul.

Paul I am glad you liked it, many thamks for your beautiful comment