Taking Care of Orchids
Sep.05, 2010 in
Still Life
Orchid closeup
A friend is getting ready for an extended trip. She asked Karen to take care of her orchids for a few months. Since they are blooming now, that’s a treat.
This is an Asiatic Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum maudiae – variety: coloratura), originally native to Borneo and Southeast Asia.
Notice the little face in the middle of the open bloom.
For more closeup photos visit Lisa’s Chaos.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:06 am
Very pretty orchid! I like the shape of the flower and the stripes are great. I wish you luck for taking care of those orchids – they can be very difficult.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:54 am
It’s such a gorgeous bloom. I’d be afraid to take care of someone else’s orchinds! But I’m sure Karen knows what she’s doing. :)
September 5th, 2010 at 9:34 am
I always like the flowers of Paphiopedilum
Thanks for stopping by.
Have a nice day!
September 5th, 2010 at 9:55 am
I love orchids , but I need to confess that I’m not good with names and stuffs,I appreciate the wonderful beauty of the flower.Thanks for teaching more about this gorgeous and so delicate flower.
Also thanks for your always kind comments, I would like to say I’m completely amateur about photography, I have a normal digital camera, and I don’t have tripod at all, I wish I can have more professional stuffs and knowledge someday!
In that museum, they allow to take pictures without using flash.So I got this chance.
I’m happy that you like my pictures
hugs
Léia
September 5th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
I LOVE orchids! I love ladyslippers but the only ones that I have ever seen are lone, rare ones in the Massachusett’s woods. This a gorgeous photo! It’s funny, too, I am a coloratura soprano. This is a fun post for me, for sure! =]
Love, Katy Noelle
September 5th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Orchids fascinate me! You are so lucky to have them so close. Sometimes, I go to Pukekura Park in New Plymouth that has a fabulous hothouse with them in it.
September 5th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Hi ya
beautiful shot, such a pretty flower, sue,x
September 5th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
great shot
its a very special flower!
September 5th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
excellent capture and details Michael,
September 5th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Stunner Piece
Nature Marvel
Me Heart :)
September 6th, 2010 at 5:54 am
I’ve tried caring for orchids before, to no avail. But I love this snap. Bravo!
September 6th, 2010 at 6:16 am
Orchids are fascinating plants and this flower is a beauty. A couple of months ago I bought a ground orchid from Malaysia that is totally different from all the others I’ve seen.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:21 am
beautiful flower and a great shot