Orchid Moods

I grow orchids in a small addition to our house, suitably called the "Orchid Room." When the blooms are at their peak, I can spend hours taking pictures of them. Sometimes I think I like my pictures as much as the orchids themselves. Some have a dramatic, moody quality, others a light transcendence. I search through my poetry books, looking for lines that express what I feel. Whether I find the right ones or not, all the orchids are in themselves, stunning and lovely.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Dendrobium Nobile

Isn't this a beauty? I just bought it at Little Brook Orchids, here in Lancaster. It's 16" high and apparently never gets any higher, just blooms vertically along the main stems. The color is called a "blush." Very fitting, I think.