Saturday, March 20, 2010

My Favorite~Orchids!

I could probably do 10 posts from the hundreds of photos I took just on orchids alone! The variety and abundance of blooms took my breath away! The lighting, however, made it tricky to capture them in full glory, not to mention waiting for the crowds to thin out as I snapped each view and angle. Thank goodness patience is in my nature...most of the time!





Quite terrestrial looking this one...






Really cool were the bromeliads and other tropical plants.


It's no wonder this bloom-laddened specimen won 1st Price






Dendrobium 'Spectabile'~described as grotesquely twisted, I found it quite unique and beautiful. A collector's plant costing upwards of $100!



This was much more impressive in person...a deep, deep purple, almost a blue tone to it.

Not true to nature, but this 'orchid tree' was quite impressive!



A big 'thank you' to all the friends who've popped in to say hello. I always enjoy your visits and comments!
Our best weekend yet to do some yard recon and really get excited about what's blooming...just around the corner!
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9 comments:

  1. PatMarch 20, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    Lots of pretties !!
    Always enjoy their orchids...so many different kinds.
    Happy Spring !

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  2. LonaMarch 20, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Wow Lynn what an amazing bunch of lovelies. The first two pictures are my favorites. It must have been an amazing show. Have a wonderful weekend.
    Lona

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  3. AnonymousMarch 21, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Lynn those are gorgeous flowers. Some very unusual aren't they? But beautiful. Oh to go to a big show like that. I guess I can but they are soooo far away from us.

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  4. WendyMarch 21, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    wow, I don't recall seeing the one with the navy and salmon colored thingamabobbers. Isn't it amazing how many different varieties of orchids there are? I just visited the orchid exhibit at the US Botanical Gardens. Will post at some point.

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  5. StephanieMarch 22, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    These orchids are spectacular and beautiful! Looks like what we have over here, you get to see and enjoy them as well. But these are really beautiful ones. Thanks for sharing Lynn.

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  6. lynn'sgardenMarch 22, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    Thanks, Patsi! Happy Spring to you too!

    I still have tons of pics all from this one orchid display! Wendy...thingamabobbers..lol!! Looking forward to your photos! :)

    Steph..the orchids were featuring Singapore so I definitely thought of you!

    Thanks, guys!

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  7. GinnyMarch 25, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Lynn, your photos of the orchids are beautiful. They really were impressive, weren't they? You captured a few that I tried to, but couldn't quite get the color right. Amazing!!

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  8. Heather at Dusty BayMarch 25, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Lovely orchid pictures - thanks for sharing!

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  9. France GuérinMarch 29, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    They are beautiful.
    I just bought my first orchid 2 weeks ago.
    You are having fun,
    See you again,

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