Are you living in a world of white? Our snow is melting and should be much gone by the end of the week (apart from the big drifts where it has been stacked up by plows!) But last week I went for a color burst -- an orchid show.
My friend Barb suggested it and I'm so glad she did. The place was packed with beautiful displays as well as a number of vendors, an art exhibition and one by the local Ikebana group.
I have some photos here, good eye candy for the end of February, with little commentary!
Barb, who knows these things, pointed out the tiny wax flowers in this arrangement. They were so fragrant!
And there is something about the pinks and purples I really love.
But then, a lovely, simple white or cream has its charms!
And so did this interesting spotted yellow one.
This one was quite interesting, too.
As we were leaving, I was parked by a barn and thought I'd do a quick photo. Here is what our day looked like -- white sky!
As we were leaving, I was parked by a barn and thought I'd do a quick photo. Here is what our day looked like -- white sky!
And, taking a page from AC and Tom's photo editing ideas, a couple of different versions and cropping a bit. I did focal color. . .
. . . black and white. . .
. . . and blue sky.
What do you think? (I think I like the orchids better!)
15 comments:
An orchid show must have been a great tonic in the dead of winter. Spring is almost here though!
Ph wow an orchid show-how awesome. I have not heard of these before so uplifting too with this rough winter. today we will be 65 degrees wow the ice and snow should be finally gone by end of day
Kathy
Such beauty and colour. Oh my! It's good to experiment with the photo edits. I usually like to keep my photos true to the way I snapped them so as not to mislead anyone about my photographic skills, lol. I do like using the cropping feature though.
Hah! well done with photo play. I once walked into a display greenhouse in winter and found it utterly wonderful and charming.
There is an annual orchid show here that showcases the incredible orchid growers nearby — it’s an amazing hobby and so many participants!
Hello,
The orchid show sounds lovely. They are all so pretty.
I like the barn with the blue sky!
Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
...horticulture is my passion and was my vocation for 50 years, but since I live in barn heaven it's one of my other passion. Jeanie, thanks for brightening up my gloomy morning.
A soothing balm for a cold winter day. Those orchids are really beautiful. Did you have a favorite. I too favor the purple and pink.
The orchids are beautiful! I couldn't quite manage to swing by, so I'm extra grateful for your photos. I did get myself a big bunch of wax flowers at Trader Joe's this weekend, they seem to last for weeks, Jeanie!
Those orchids are amazing. I would love that show. I'm glad you shared it so I can enjoy it from my couch. And lucky you to have your snow gone by the end of the week. I am even more jealous of that than of the orchid show. :) Grin. And nice barn. Have a super rest of your day. hugs-Erika
What beautiful orchids! A great way to bring happiness to a dull winter day.
Gorgeous orchids--surely now, you cannot wait for Spring to come after seeing those beauties;))) hugs, Julierose
Jeanie,
All such beautiful blooms!! We are experiencing a warm up here in NEPA...A few days of temps. in the 40's near 50...But cooler temps. will return next week but with highs in the 30's which is better than what it was last week!! There is nothing like a red barn surrounded with snow...We have many of those here and they are so pretty in the Winter....Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog
Those orchids are gorgeous! I was gifted an orchid years ago but I could not manage to keep it alive. I do not know what I did wrong! I am tempted to buy another one but fear that it's not the plant for a person like me with a black thumb! The flowers Phil got for me for Vday (for free!) are still going strong. The roses are probably the most beautiful I've ever had.10 days later, they still look amazing!
I like the blue sky picture best! Most of our snow is gone thanks to the 50 degree days we've had. I'll take it!
The grey sky is so punishing. I definitely prefer the orchids!
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