kentuckiense
Debaser
Ok, so I'm not telling the truth about the award...
Anyway, I just wanted to share with you all the FIRST native orchid shots of the year. This guy is a full month early. Last yeard, I photographed this species on April 22. I'm pretty sure this is Virginia's smallest native orchid. The leaf in the background should be a good size reference. It's a real treat to see these. They pop up, flower, go to seed, and then go dormant again all within the span of a few weeks.
closeup:
I love the little red pants.
Anyway, I just wanted to share with you all the FIRST native orchid shots of the year. This guy is a full month early. Last yeard, I photographed this species on April 22. I'm pretty sure this is Virginia's smallest native orchid. The leaf in the background should be a good size reference. It's a real treat to see these. They pop up, flower, go to seed, and then go dormant again all within the span of a few weeks.

closeup:

I love the little red pants.