“The leaves were blackish green and the flower itself was glossy yellow, the yellow of a newly waxed taxi, and it was spattered with hundreds and hundreds of burgundy markings. Staring at the pattern … was dizzying. Staring at it for a long time was hypnotizing.” ~ Susan Orlean’s The Orchid Thief
Bolz Tropical Conservatory
Olbrich Gardens
Madison, WI
This image is striking. The flowers jump off the page as if in 3D. Very refreshing (even if there is no snow).
Comment by Gandalf — February 14, 2008 @ 8:10 am
That’s gorgeous!!!
Comment by rainmountain — February 14, 2008 @ 10:13 am
What a beautiful shot! Very nice!
Comment by montucky — February 14, 2008 @ 10:17 am
Orchids are such wonderful plants – thanks for sharing your photo! It truly does justice to these blooms.
Comment by JLB — February 14, 2008 @ 11:13 am
Gorgeous! You really caught this perfectly. The intensity of the colors and the dizzying pattern make for a very ethereal photo!
Comment by HeyJules — February 14, 2008 @ 1:10 pm
Such a stunning orchid! These are amazing flowers for sure!
Comment by mon@rch — February 14, 2008 @ 6:33 pm
kinda scary-looking for valentine’s. i like it!
Comment by jpt — February 14, 2008 @ 8:32 pm
beautiful – the colors pop from the black background. i love the triangle of flowers, especially the slightly out of focus one on the bottom.
Comment by jeanabaena — February 14, 2008 @ 8:43 pm
gandalf, nicole, montucky ~ thank you. I’m getting a better idea on these macros.
jlb, jules, man@rch ~ orchids are wild – I never realized how intricate they are. Thanks.
jpt ~ yeah, scary. Good day for it.
jeana ~ thanks, I’m glad you are visiting.
Comment by barbara — February 15, 2008 @ 3:43 pm
I think orchids are really amazing – they can look almost defensive. I love it.
Comment by aullori — February 15, 2008 @ 9:28 pm
aullori ~ they do have that sense about them.
Comment by barbara — February 18, 2008 @ 1:02 pm