November 18, 2007

  • Would you believe they're ALL orchids?

    xOrchid67 xOrchid91 xOrchid98 xOrchid99 xOrchid414 xOrchid420 xOrchid92 xOrchid90 xOrchid89 xOrchid88 xOrchid83 xOrchid66 xOrchid62 xOrchid57 xOrchid56 xOrchid55 xOrchid51 xOrchid50 xOrchid49 xOrchid47

    Alice and I took in an Orchid Show at the garden center yesterday. She had been there earlier to help clean up the "Portland Garden" that our garden club is responsible for, and went to the show afterwards. Totally out of character for Alice, she had left her camera at home, so I retrieved the camera and took it down to her. I'm glad I did, because the orchids were just beautiful. Who would have ever known that there were soooooo many varieties of orchids?  So many colors . . . so many sizes . . . so many shapes.  I sure didn't know that.  We met a fellow there who was trying to convert everyone he met to become orchid growers.  Alice bought one of the "babies" and is going to try her hand at it, but I resisted . . . mostly because the baby I liked was $35.

     

    You can see a larger view of any of the blooms by clicking on it.

Comments (7)

  • Beautiful photos Chris!  The guy in the next lab to us at work is an orchid enthusiast.  I'll be interested to see how Alice does.  I love orchids but I think if I want to buy a new camera I will restrict myself to one expensive hobby!!

  • I would have wasted my 35.00 had I gotten one so I'll just enjoy them via the two of you.

  • absolutely beautiful.  the colors take my breath away.

    thank you for sharing!!

  • You did capture the fantastic variety of the orchids we saw. Thanks again for bringing my camera. :bow:

  • My first try at an orchid was a phalenopsis. I love them. I don't have the hand at growing them.

  • Have a wonderful time with the kids!  Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

  • How beautiful!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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