Fine Art Print : Summer Ladies Tresses (Spiranthes aestivalis); Cherbourg Peninsula, N. France. Recently extinct in UK. With Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix)
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Summer Ladies Tresses (Spiranthes aestivalis); Cherbourg Peninsula, N. France. Recently extinct in UK. With Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix)
ROG-13139
Summer Ladies Tresses - recently extinct in UK. With Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix).
Cherbourg Peninsula, N. France
Spiranthes aestivalis
Bob Gibbons
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Extinct Flowering Plant Heath Heaths Mycorrhizal Orchid Protected Rarity Cross Leaved Erica Tetralix Ladies Tresses
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Summer Ladies Tresses (Spiranthes aestivalis) and Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) in this exquisite fine art print by renowned wildlife photographer Bob Gibbons. Captured on the picturesque Cherbourg Peninsula in Northern France, this image showcases the rare and recently extinct Summer Ladies Tresses in its natural habitat, gracefully blooming amongst the vibrant Cross-leaved Heath. Bring the serene charm of the natural world into your home with this stunning, museum-quality print. ROG-13139
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Capturing the Beauty of Rarity - Summer Ladies Tresses and Cross-leaved Heath
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this enchanting print by Bob Gibbons, we are transported to the Cherbourg Peninsula in N. France, where two exquisite floral wonders unite - the recently extinct Summer Ladies Tresses and the delicate Cross-leaved Heath. Once flourishing in the UK but now lost to us, these captivating orchids remind us of nature's fragility and our responsibility to protect it. Their mycorrhizal nature adds a touch of mystique as they form a symbiotic relationship with fungi beneath the soil. The rarity of these flowers makes them all the more precious. Protected in other parts of Europe, their white and pink petals dance gracefully against a backdrop of lush green heaths dominated by Erica tetralix, commonly known as Cross-leaved Heath. As we gaze upon this stunning image, we cannot help but feel awe for these vanishing beauties. It serves as a poignant reminder that every plant has its place in our ecosystem, contributing to its intricate balance. Bob Gibbons' skillful capture allows us to appreciate not only their aesthetic allure but also their ecological significance. Let this photograph inspire us to cherish and conserve our natural world so that future generations may still witness such breathtaking spectacles firsthand.
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