Western Prairie Fringed Orchid-Platanthera praeclara.

Iowa Prairies: Tallgrass Prairie Exhibit
Splendor in the Grass
Nature Photography by Gary D. Tonhouse

Western Prairie Fringed Orchid
Platanthera praeclara (Orchidaceae)

In 1989, as a result of critical declines,
the Western Prairie Fringed Orchid was
listed as a threatened species under both
the federal and state endangered species acts.

Federal Endangered Species
I have titled this photograph the,
"LITTLEST ANGEL OF THE PRAIRIE"
Look closely and you will discover the little angels.
The good Lord has created many natural wonders
for us to discover. Open your heart and mind and
you to will discover His many natural wonders.
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WESTERN PRAIRIE FRINGED ORCHID

Equipment used to capture this image.
Camera: Nikon F4s
                     Lens: Nikor 105mm 2.8 Micro
Tripod: Gitzo 320
Film: Fuji Velvia
Gold reflector was used to bounce additional
light into this beautiful Orchid.

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