Found this little leafless orchid while down south, came across it in a sandy gravel pit where most of the surrounding area had been burnt out. I love going out orchid hunting when the season is right, often find some amazing flowers, they can be so small, delicate and colourful, yet you almost always find them it what seems like the harshest of areas.
Most everlasting flowers are found in a large patch together. This one was on it’s own, in the gravel, on the side of the road.
Some photos taken today in Northampton, now I don’t pretend to be an orchid expert, I have to consult an identification book like many other folk when out spotting orchids, so if I need to be corrected on any of the species I photograph I’m all for the constructive feedback. I just know that when it comes to finding these beautiful plants in the wild I often find myself right down on the ground getting in as close as I can with the lens to capture the fine detail of these magnificent flowers.
These are only some of the many photos I took today.
Taken this morning in our kitchen as the morning light was peaking through the blinds. Waiting for my coffee pot to boil.
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