Framed 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
18"x14" Modern Frame
Breathtakingly beautiful, this framed print captures the enchanting sight of Summer Ladies Tresses (Spiranthes aestivalis) in bloom against the backdrop of Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) at the Cherbourg Peninsula in Northern France. A rare and poignant image, as this exquisite orchid is currently extinct in the UK. Bring the magic of nature into your home with this stunning, museum-quality print by renowned wildlife photographer Bob Gibbons from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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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