Triphora trianthophoros (Three-birds orchid)

I am frequently asked why I return to a particular place time after time to photograph an orchid species that I have photographed on other occasions. This is the reason...

I couldn't resist going up to the Pisgah National Forest this morning when I determined that the Three-birds orchids would be in another bloom cycle. I was richly rewarded today. This one is the best of the bunch.