Here is another example of nature's finest offerings.
Orchids are the most beautiful and fascinating flowers in the world and take amazingly different shapes, forms and colors.
Some orchid blossoms are as small as a mosquito and other orchid flowers are as large as a dinner plate.
I took this macro shot in a flower shop. There was not enough light for a perfect photo but I am satisfied with the outcome.
The orchid family is the largest plant family in nature.
There are about 25,000 to 30,000 known species of orchids around the world and some of these exotic beauties can be grown in our homes as well. Though, I am afraid to try, they look so delicate.
Did you know that the name orchid comes from the Greek word "orchis" which means testicle?
Update:
After I wrote this post I bought 10 orchids, during 2010. Two of them were like this one in the picture, but I succeeded to kill one, by over-watering. I still have pictures of it, click the link to see this beautiful, white orchid.
For a while I was very happy with them but then winter came and they have started to hibernate. Every day I check them, hoping to see a new root, at least, but nothing happened, till spring had come. Now there is a new leaf on one of them and a new stem is emerging on another.
19 comments:
Your orchid is photo is simply gorgeous!
I too love macro flowers - one really gets to enjoy all the little details which the eye normally misses. Lovely shot. thanks for comment left on my weekend reflections. Gena @ thinking aloud
PS. I am now following you too!!!
You sure keep me busy. Great macro of the flower and your cityscape post and photos are outstanding. Then, I visited Lisa's blog and should have commented on her site but didn't. Been working on photos for MyWorldtuesday post..Have a great week
Beautiful is right!
Craig
I think it is GORGEOUS! WOW!
So, so pretty, I always have a difficult time growing them.
This is beautiful, I'm tempted to buy an orchid just to have one at home to photograph, but it's so darn cold out I'm not sure I could get it home safely.
Very beautiful! They are amazing flowers. I am a bit curious about how they derived the name though.
It's beautiful. I hadn't thought of going to a florist shop to get some new flower pics. Great idea.
Orchids are always a good choice for Macros, great shot!
An incredibly beautiful orchid, you captured it perfectly. I would also love to have one in my home but I don't think it would survive long in my care.
Judy
PS, the cityscape photos in the last post are great. I really like all the reflections.
The orchid is so pretty!
Absolutely a very beautiful photo!
Have a delightful new week! :-)
You should be satisfied! It's not easy to photograph a white flower with a nice balance of light and contrast, and you did a good job!
Orchids are lovely, aren't they? I have two phalaeopsis, one is in flower right now, but I haven't been able to get a good picture. It's a lemon yellow colour.
I love orchids with a passion. I have about 12 that I grow and they are going to bloom in another week or two! This one is gorgeous and I love the light behind it. Beautiful macro!
Beautiful is an understatement. The orchid and your flower are stunning.
I love orchids of all sizes and colors - so beautiful!
Gorgeous whites in your photo! Stunning!
beautiful lighting
Lovin' Macro Mondays,
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