Carnivore

Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, FL, United States) on 1 September 2007 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.

Looking sort of like hairy, cross-dressing pipe organ pipes (in lipstick and full make-up mode), don't be fooled by outward appearances. Tropical pitcher plants are way more than just a pretty face. Behind that lovely exterior there lurks a plant that would be quite happy to devour any and all small, unsuspecting ones that might be attracted by its colorful, fragrant display.

There's more here.

Nikon D50
1/125 second
F/5.6
138 mm (35mm equiv.)

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