I have no clue what this could be, but it looks like an orchid. I found it growing all alone among all the weed on an abandoned gardening lot, whereby I often stop for a mental pause when bicycling to work. A way to contemplate and gather energy for another day. The place was mostly in deep shadow, all dark but the thin rays of morning light that fell right into the scene at this flower. An absolutely lovely sight, which made me happy happy.
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June 3, 2008
1/60 s
f/4.5
ISO 100, -0.3ev
Leica Digilux 3 + Leica Vario Elmarit 14-50 at 50 mm (35 mm eqv: 100 mm)
Ove, I believe the flower’s an Iris. They are abundant here. I like the way the light strikes it in this photo.
Earl is right, this is definitely an Iris. In gardens you can find the most wonderful varieties, some maybe a bit over the top. Great Lighting in your image, especially when seen in large on flickr it reveals wonderful details of the flower.
Ah, so this is an Iris. Thanks, guys, this was great to learn. I was looking for it this year, but it never showed up…
Truly a gift and thank you for sharing it with us. The light is magic.
Isn’t it, Anita? You really wonders how all this beauty once was created. Makes you want to be born as a flower, next time. (Not that I believe in this, but anyway).