I love the orchid family, Phalaenopsis. They are easy to grow, can withstand a lot of neglect,
and, with a little care, will bloom many times over.
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Showing posts with label orchids. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Thursday, September 08, 2016
Miltonia Orchid
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Another exercise in lighting contrast, I placed this Miltoniopsis orchid in a translucent gauze-covered west window during a bright afternoon, adjusting the exposure so I was able to photograph the orchid while the background became almost white. You would never know that there are shrubs just outside the window.
The image just above is not a crop of the larger one on top even though it looks like it could be. I was intrigued by the deeper colors created by petal overlap as the bright light shone through them and wanted a closer look.
I'm not sure where these exercises are leading me, if they are leading me at all, but I am enjoying the ride.
Another exercise in lighting contrast, I placed this Miltoniopsis orchid in a translucent gauze-covered west window during a bright afternoon, adjusting the exposure so I was able to photograph the orchid while the background became almost white. You would never know that there are shrubs just outside the window.
The image just above is not a crop of the larger one on top even though it looks like it could be. I was intrigued by the deeper colors created by petal overlap as the bright light shone through them and wanted a closer look.
I'm not sure where these exercises are leading me, if they are leading me at all, but I am enjoying the ride.
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Monday, January 19, 2015
Yellow Phalaenopsis Orchid
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I find orchid flowers difficult to photograph. It's not the taking of the picture that's hard, it's that orchid flowers, as do other flowers such as bulbs, iris, etc., have so many nuances of color and iridescence; what I see with my eyes often does not come out in a photograph.
Anyway, I put this beautiful subject against a kitchen cupboard that was suffused with morning sunlight and took about 30 photos.
I find orchid flowers difficult to photograph. It's not the taking of the picture that's hard, it's that orchid flowers, as do other flowers such as bulbs, iris, etc., have so many nuances of color and iridescence; what I see with my eyes often does not come out in a photograph.
Anyway, I put this beautiful subject against a kitchen cupboard that was suffused with morning sunlight and took about 30 photos.
These are the best of the bunch.
Monday Mellow Yellows will be aglow with yellow photos this week. Go take a look.
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Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Ruby Tuesday Too: Cymbidium in Ruby
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I know I've put this Cymbidium beauty on these pages before, but it is such a beautiful orchid, never fails to bloom December through January and sometimes beyond, and, well, it just begs to be photographed, over and over again.
Today, it appears here for the meme Ruby Tuesday Too. Like the color ruby red in all its hues and iterations? The photographers who post their photos at Ruby Tuesday Too would love it if you would go on over and take a look.
I know I've put this Cymbidium beauty on these pages before, but it is such a beautiful orchid, never fails to bloom December through January and sometimes beyond, and, well, it just begs to be photographed, over and over again.
Today, it appears here for the meme Ruby Tuesday Too. Like the color ruby red in all its hues and iterations? The photographers who post their photos at Ruby Tuesday Too would love it if you would go on over and take a look.
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Winter in the Greenhouse - Susan's Orchid
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Last year Susan's orchid put out a scape of buds, much like this one, only to perish in sub-freezing temps. This year, when not one but two scapes were produced, I insulated the plant when our temps fell into the 20s and ...
... this was my reward.
See Susan? I've been taking good care of it. :)
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
February in the Greenhouse - Christmas Orchid in February
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It was on its last legs when I finally moved it from my home into the greenhouse last fall. Now it has three flower stems besides this one, and I'm hoping they will be blooming on my return.
Greenhouses rock!
Don't forget me. Two weeks is a long time in the blogosphere. I'll catch up with you all soon.
Happy Gardening!
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It was on its last legs when I finally moved it from my home into the greenhouse last fall. Now it has three flower stems besides this one, and I'm hoping they will be blooming on my return.
Greenhouses rock!
Don't forget me. Two weeks is a long time in the blogosphere. I'll catch up with you all soon.
Happy Gardening!
© Copyright 2006-2010, Raven Ridge Gardens. All rights reserved.
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