Friday, May 7, 2010

Photo-Finish Friday -- Flower Power

From the Orchid Gardens at Soroa, Cuba.

Husband thought it might be an odontoglossom.

14 comments:

NeedsToGoogleOrchid said...

wait.
is that really an orchid?!

Leah J. Utas said...

Yes.

the Bag Lady said...

That is so cool! Orchids are so gorgeous.
Have a great weekend, cousin!

Writing Without Periods! said...

An orchid? What a perfect mother's day gift! Love your photos. You're so creative.
Mary

Leah J. Utas said...

dfBag Lady, it is a cool orchid. They are beautiful, but kind of freaky looking.
Have a great weekend, too.

Leah J. Utas said...

Mary, thanks so much. I'm glad you like my pics. I love taking them.

The Fifth Sparrow said...

How cool! It almost looks like there is a face at the end of it. I was reading an article about orchids recently that said one species in Indonesia grows to over 2 kilograms and a Giant Orchid weighing over two tons was exhibited in London in the 1800's. Now THAT's a corsage!

Barbara Martin said...

I'm only learning now about the different types of orchids, and this one is very unique. Thanks, Leah, for sharing the photo.

messymimi said...

Orchids come in so many shapes and colors, they are amazing.

Thanks for sharing.

David Cranmer said...

That's a unique shot. Gorgeous and a half.

Hopefully, I'll be back next week with a pic. Busy, busy.

Thomma Lyn said...

Oh, wow! That is the most unique and fascinating orchid I've ever seen.

And I love your new header. :-D

Leah J. Utas said...

Fifth, I saw the faces, too. Those are some big orchids. Yikes.

My pleasure, Barbara and Messymimi.

Thanks, David. I'm looking forward to more of your pics.

It really is something, Thomma Lyn. Glad you like the new header.

Hilary said...

Very cool. I've never seen anything like it before so thank you for sharing it.

Leah J. Utas said...

Hilary, thanks. I love taking orchid pics. They are such an interesting flower.