Tag Archives: beauty

The beautiful desert

As you have seen and some have commented, the Valley of Fire park has some amazing rock formations in both form and color.  I wanted to jump ahead to the part of the park that I felt was the most … Continue reading

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Back in Time

Back in time to just a few weeks ago in Overton, Nevada.  It was beautiful, it was awe inspiring, in some areas it was incredibly still and peacefull;  it made me think about this planet we are on and how … Continue reading

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Judy, Judy, Judy

No, this isn’t a Judy rose…it’s a Cary Grant orange/orange blend hybrid tea rose.  Now who gets the post title here?   😉  

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Orchidaceae – Pretty in Pink

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

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

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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Wordless Wednesday – Orchidaceae Purple

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Orchidaceae – Stripes

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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Orchidaceae – It’s not easy being green

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?

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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