Pogonia ophioglossoides; Calopogon pulchellus; Arethusa bulbosa

[Alplily NH]

Nerd that I am, I love to tromp around in bogs looking for wild orchids. This day was breezy, so it was hard to get the photos in focus, but these are a few of the best. At one point, I was so focused on focusing that I actually fell through the bog mat... squish! Saved the camera, though. Photos taken in Maine, USA, in July 2009.
1. Arethusa bulbosa, "Swamp Pink"
2. Calopogon pulchellus, "Grass Pink"
3. Calopogon pulchellus, "Grass Pink"
4. Calopogons happily growing in their preferred bog habitat!

[Alplily NH]

A few more photos...
1. Calopogon pulchellus, "Grass Pink"
2. Pogonia ophioglossoides, "Rose Pogonia"
3. Pogonia ophioglossoides, "Rose Pogonia"
4. Pogonia ophioglossoides, "Rose Pogonia"

[Brutal_Dreamer]

LOL - Julie! Fell through the bog mat? heheh... that sounds like something I would do!! Beautiful photos. Maine must be just wonderful in July.

Cheers,
BD

[Alplily NH]

Yep, I fell through... up to my hips. Luckily, I was able to save myself... but boy, did I smell bad... very funny.

[Tom-19951]

I love to see those! Thank you for sharing.

[ang709]

Cool pics, thanks for sharing! Glad to hear the camera was saved.

[cindiras]

Next July, you going in with hip-waders? Or full scuba suit?

[ischel1]

Thanks for all the effort you went though to get these photos and share them with us. They are truly lovely.

[walingwaling]

oh, really nice shots and incredible effort!

[the dragonn]

Brilliant shots Julie! I always like to see peoples' native orchids.