The field trip on 24 May to Bonsai Bank failed to disappoint. A small group of Nature Group members and friends met 09:30 ahead of a short trek to the bank where native orchids grow. Yes, it was raining, but this gave way to some beautiful light and opportunities to focus stack during moments of calm when the breeze subsided. Many orchids were in full bloom, in particular the spectacular lady orchids in their various shades of white and pink. To complement, there were greater butterfly orchids, twayblades, fly orchids and white helleborines. The early purples were slightly over and the common spotted orchids were yet to bloom. Due to weather conditions, butterflies and insects were a little less plentiful, but that didn’t mean that anyone left the bank early. Some didn’t leave until 18:30 in the evening.
Plenty of breaks provided valuable time to get to know each other and to spend time discussing kit, equipment and photographic techniques.
Photographs, Will Cheung, Ashly Palmer, Douglas Samme, Julia Andrew, Annie Healey