Masdevallia lamprotyria

In Explore December 23, 2011, #93.

An attractive and small orchid species from Peru and Ecuador. This flower is approximately 3 cm and grows on a 10 cm plant with narrow leaves. The photo was taken as part of an attempt to take some more creative pictures of the orchids I grow, in this case with strong side-lighting. I'm reasonably satisfied with the picture, though it is cropped.

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