Solving the Mystery of the Ghost Orchid | Seeker Indie

Since Charles Darwin, biologists have been transfixed by the evolutionary link between pollinating insects and orchids. Now a group of intrepid conservation photographers ventured into Florida's Corkscrew Swamp to try and photograph the interaction between pollinator and orchid.

What does it take to film something that’s never been filmed before? And what if that something is high up in a tree, in the middle of a wild swamp, in one of the most unexplored places in North America?

Well, this short documentary we're about to show you is about a team doing just that, filming something that has only ever been theorized; the pollination of the ghost orchid. And yes, this may not seem that exciting, but this mystery has become an obsession. Now, is it worth getting rained on while trudging through alligator and snake infested water? For these guys, I guess that answer is yes.

This is an amazing, interesting and inspirational piece. You'll probably be left wondering how they pulled it all off. Which is great, because we actually have a Q&A with the filmmakers after the credits, so make sure you stick around.

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The Crew:
Grizzly Creek Films - @grizzlycreekfilms
(Director) Eric Bendick - @bendicci
(Photographer) Mac Stone - @macstonephoto
(Photographer) Carlton Ward Jr. - @carltonward
(Tropical Ecologist) Peter Houlihan - @peter_houlihan

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[rameshkumarthakur]

There is the most difficult part of world where even sunlight can't reach but the photographer reaches there. Huge respect and love for photographers.

[megagene]

I clicked on this video not expecting it to hold my interest for very long, but now 19 minutes later I've got to say that was really fantastic and interesting.

[morkovija]

National Geographic level of quality content. Congratulation on your discovery and success!

[Kurekja]

Stories with this kind of passion invigorate me!

[chasm]

I read "The Orchid Thief" back in the day - this feels like an excellent update to that story. That sense of obsession, and this last wilderness of Florida that captivates people - it's neat to see that it's still there, still drawing people in.

[kajalsingh]

As an orchid enthusiast, I found this video to be fascinating, and informative. Too bad it's so short. I want more!

[stluanne]

I don't know which is more exciting about this documentary - the science or the photography. I love this vid.

[beefybutter]

Sometimes I feel like the pollination of the ghost orchid is a metaphor for my love life.

[anthropomorphizedrock]

Would love to hear even one of the stories these guys have from living in the swamp

[crawdaddy]

“He’s got pollinea all over it’s face...That’s the money shot!” Ummmm...

[justindittburner]

I liked how this was just as much about their journey as it was about the actual goal

[onewomanarmy]

The passion these people have is beautiful.

[jw]

The imagery in this documentary is seriously something else... who else wants to run away into that swamp!?

[SarbbottamBandyopadhyay]

Amazing story. Truly amazing. I don't understand why someone would downvote such an intriguing, captivating story.

[tos-snpl]

Very beautiful such a shame people don’t treat the Forrest with respect and leave it alone to flourish and evolve into something more than what it is now

[buskingkarma]

Can you imagine how excited Charles Darwin would be about this?, , how cool it would be to bring him back, and let him play with all the new technology, to see the things he predicted unfold on a screen in front of him!👌

[LeviBulger]

Reminds me of that crazy movie Adaptation. Great film

[ofPentacles]

I am an orchid enthusiast and this documentary is mind blowing!

[FinubJames]

This is an amazing documentary! Would definitely love to see more like this.

[marionsicard]

It’s the Obsession quote for me.
The dedication this took is astounding. Great documentary, hats off to the team! Just impressive all the way around!!