Monthly Archives: February 2014

Orchidaceae – Pretty in Pink

Posted on February 28, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

Of all of the orchids that were on display, I only knew the names of three of them.  The rest were a mystery to me since I neglected to get the guide at the front desk because I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Orchidaceae – Hanging around

Posted on February 28, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

Every year the orchids are displayed a little bit differently at the conservatory.  This year quite a few of them were displayed in big bunches or hanging baskets which was alright but not my favorite way to experience them (or … Continue reading →

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Orchidaceae – They call me mellow yellow

Posted on February 27, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

Alright…which one of you knows where that line comes from and can leave in the comments the next line? F5.0 – 1/250 – ISO100 – 100mm – Canon 5D

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Orchidaceae – Cypripedioideae or Lady Slipper Orchid

Posted on February 27, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

Lady’s slipper orchids (also known as lady slipper orchids or slipper orchids) are orchids in the subfamily Cypripedioideae, which includes the genera Cypripedium, Mexipedium, Paphiopedilum, Phragmipedium and Selenipedium.[1] They are characterised by the slipper-shaped pouches (modified labellums) of the flowers … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Orchidaceae Purple

Posted on February 26, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield
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Orchidaceae – Stripes

Posted on February 25, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

Or veins or whatever you wish to call them but these orchids – and I’m pretty positive these are a variety of phalenopsis – look lovely in their lilac stripes.  Tell me, how would you have photographed these orchids? Wide … Continue reading →

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Photo art orchid with a program sale code

Posted on February 24, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

A sale code for what? A code for the plug-in program that lets me create the photo art shown here on some beautiful orchids.  As written on Topaz Labs webpage – “Simplify is on sale until February 28th for $19.99 … Continue reading →

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Orchidaceae – It’s not easy being green

Posted on February 24, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

But oh my goodness the fragrance these green lovelies had was fantastic!!  You could sense their presence as soon as you walked around the corner and into the cove where they were on display; such a sweet perfume.  I just … Continue reading →

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Guess what?

Posted on February 23, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

They’re back!!!!  The orchids are back on display at the Franklin Park Conservatory in Ohio and it’s another year of beautiful flowers.  I always look forward to the annual show so guess what the theme is this week? Come on, … Continue reading →

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Grand Cayman and Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park – Singing the Blues

Posted on February 22, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

The blue iguana (Cyclura lewisi), also known as Grand Cayman iguana, Grand Cayman blue iguana or Cayman Island blue iguana is an endangered species of lizard of the genus Cyclura endemic to the island of Grand Cayman. Previously listed as … Continue reading →

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