Acianthus caudatus

1 Mayfly Orchid at Woodlands, NSW

Acianthus caudatus at Woodlands, NSW - 21 Sep 2021
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Acianthus caudatus 21 Sep 2021 plants
Acianthus caudatus 21 Sep 2021 Snowflake

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5 comments

DerekC wrote:
   21 Sep 2021
Nice photo of an unusual orchid.
Snowflake wrote:
   21 Sep 2021
Thanks. I am wrestling with a new macro lens. Trying to sort out how to get depth of field that pleases me
DerekC wrote:
   21 Sep 2021
Yes it is a challenge. getting enough light so you can use a small aperture. I use twin macro flash attached to the front of the lens which provides the light but does often give the appearance it was the middle of the night. I would be pleased with those photos.
Snowflake wrote:
   21 Sep 2021
This was f/8. They are close to the walking track so I will be going back to play with settings.
DerekC wrote:
   21 Sep 2021
I will often use f/16 - 22 but the flash allows that.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 21 Sep 2021 02:32 PM Recorded on
  • Snowflake Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Acianthus caudatus Scientific name
  • Mayfly Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
  • Synonyms

    Nemacianthus caudatus

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