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Bee orchid
ROG-11450
Bee orchid - Insect mimic
UK
Ophrys apifera
Found: Grassland; open scrub and dunes
Bob Gibbons
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Media ID 3751376
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Dune Dunes Meadow Meadows Mimicry Orchid Orchids Wild Flower Wild Flowers Grasslands
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.2cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Nature's Sneaky Impersonator: The Bee Orchid Twins!". In this print by Bob Gibbons, we witness the enchanting world of mimicry in full bloom. Meet ROG-11450, also known as the Bee Orchid – a master of disguise that has perfected its art amidst the grasslands and meadows of coastal United Kingdom. Look closely at this vibrant snapshot, and you'll be amazed to find not one, but two charming Bee Orchids gracefully swaying in the breeze. These delicate wild flowers have evolved an extraordinary talent for imitating bees with their intricate petals and striking colors. It's nature's way of playing dress-up! As they stand tall against a backdrop of dunes, these European beauties effortlessly blend into their surroundings like undercover agents on a secret mission. Their cunning mimicry lures unsuspecting pollinators closer, tricking them into believing they've found a potential mate or nectar source. But don't let their deceptive appearance fool you! Behind those alluring petals lies an orchid determined to survive and thrive in its unique habitat. With each passing day, these magnificent plants continue to amaze us with their resilience and adaptability. So next time you stumble upon a field or meadow adorned with wild flowers, keep your eyes peeled for these clever impostors – the Bee Orchids are sure to leave you buzzing with excitement!
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