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Post by Sepiana on Jun 21, 2015 1:37:40 GMT
This ended up being a tough challenge. I wanted to go outdoors and shoot the wildflowers at our local nature preserve. Mother Nature had other plans for me -- rain, rain, nothing but rain for over seven days. What was I supposed to do? Sit this challenge out? No. Break the rules and post something from my archives? No. (As the host, I need to set a good example.) Fortunately, my pampered orchids came to the rescue. They are thriving this year. I guess all the rain, humidity, high temperatures make them feel they are in a tropical paradise.
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Post by Tpgettys on Jun 21, 2015 2:21:51 GMT
Sorry, no idea about the name. There is a plack with the type in each bed, but too many to remember.
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Post by hmca on Jun 21, 2015 2:27:55 GMT
When I saw this theme I thought it was a sure thing I'd have something to post....but wait a minute I do....just thought of a picture I took this week and there ARE flowers in it!!!! Be right back! u.cubeupload.com/HMCA/BFHWEBMG3193.jpg |
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Post by Tpgettys on Jun 21, 2015 4:06:10 GMT
There is something dollhouse about that image Helen; what is it? Too perfect?!
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Post by hmca on Jun 21, 2015 4:10:47 GMT
A house in our town, Tom! Can see why you said that, though!
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Post by dennis9 on Jun 21, 2015 6:22:33 GMT
I took this photograph a couple of days ago; we at first thought it was some kind of wild Orchid, perhaps Pyramid Orchid? Can anyone identify it? It is quite a small plant on a single stem and the head is about three inches in height - you have to get close up to see the beautiful markings on the individual flowers.  |
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Post by cats4jan on Jun 21, 2015 16:33:25 GMT
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 21, 2015 17:09:56 GMT
Helen -- What a crisp and sharp image! Great interpretation of this theme. I just love the flowers in this urban context.
Dennis -- Great capture! You found a jewel of a flower here. I may be wrong but this flower could be a Common-Spotted orchid.
Janice -- One of my favorite flowering trees, Crepe Myrtle. They just brighten up the landscape even on a rainy day. Your layout did justice to these beautiful flowers. I love it.
EDIT: Dennis, it looks like it is indeed a Common-Spotted orchid.
www.glaucus.org.uk/Orchids.html
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Post by cats4jan on Jun 21, 2015 22:25:40 GMT
Really enjoying all the flower photos - but that house with the flowers - gotta be my favorite so far
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Post by dennis9 on Jun 23, 2015 13:45:55 GMT
Helen -- What a crisp and sharp image! Great interpretation of this theme. I just love the flowers in this urban context.
Dennis -- Great capture! You found a jewel of a flower here. I may be wrong but this flower could be a Common-Spotted orchid.
Janice -- One of my favorite flowering trees, Crepe Myrtle. They just brighten up the landscape even on a rainy day. Your layout did justice to these beautiful flowers. I love it.
EDIT: Dennis, it looks like it is indeed a Common-Spotted orchid.
www.glaucus.org.uk/Orchids.html
Thank you Sepiana for identifying the Common Spotted Orchid for us. You must have taken some trouble to look it up and we are very grateful. I was curious, as I had been on walks where wild orchids were pointed out and identified, but of course, I had forgotten... |
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Post by rapata on Jun 24, 2015 4:44:56 GMT
I'm a bit late posting this as I was in a Cyber dead zone for the last week. Flowers are one of my favourite subjects and I just had to stop and take some pictures of these gorgeous wild poppies growing around the harbour in Ilwaco, Wa this morning.  |
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 27, 2015 17:52:11 GMT
Thank you Sepiana for identifying the Common Spotted Orchid for us. You must have taken some trouble to look it up and we are very grateful. I was curious, as I had been on walks where wild orchids were pointed out and identified, but of course, I had forgotten...
Dennis and Brenda,
No problem! I enjoy looking up information and sharing it.
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 27, 2015 17:55:18 GMT
I'm a bit late posting this as I was in a Cyber dead zone for the last week. Flowers are one of my favourite subjects and I just had to stop and take some pictures of these gorgeous wild poppies growing around the harbour in Ilwaco, Wa this morning. Pauline, as the saying goes -- "Better late than never". These wild poppies are gorgeous indeed. I really like the touch of blue (purple?) among the bold red of the poppies. |
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