Monday, April 20, 2009

293 Solitary


While at the Chicago Botanic Garden Orchid Show last month I saw this beautiful orchid. It is so unique and I took an immediate liking to it.

It is a paphiopedilum (paph) malipoense and is an endangered species native to China. It's solitary flower is on an extremely tall stem and has a sweet raspberry fragrance.

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12 comments:

  1. Ron a.k.a. DanudinApril 20, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    What a great composition and presentation, beautiful flower, processed to perfection.

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  2. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    I must agree with Ron. The flower is magnificent! And you have done it justice with your treatment. Nice job.

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  3. ChesneyApril 21, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Wow, Mary Lou, this is Spectacular! Love the shape and colors!

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  4. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Beautiful - and beautifully framed!

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  5. BobbieCoughlinApril 21, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    A beautiful flower; a stunning presentation.

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  6. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    the fragrance must be so beautiful. It sounds like it would be.

    Very nice photograph.

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  7. annalarssonphotographyApril 21, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Lovley composition and beautiful shape and colors!

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  8. ~ValApril 21, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Between you and Tammy I have seen more gorgeous orchids than I can count. Another wonderful shot!

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  9. RachelApril 21, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Stunning. I love the composition.

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  10. barbsApril 21, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    Perfect Orchid. Great job on this one.

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  11. lijolaApril 23, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Beautifully done! As far as I am concerned you could post an orchid a day and I'd be happy!

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  12. MadelaineApril 23, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Exquisite! It looks like it's glowing!

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