Cattleya jenmanii var. pincelada 'Estrelinha'

[Ross]

I agree with all the others, it's a wonderful plant. Your greenhouse must be a site to see right now!

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by Shirley

I too think it's very beautiful, especially the colour! Why is it not considered a good shape?

Shirley, especially with Cattleyas round floral segments giving the flower certain fullness is something every orchid collector looks for. The idea behind the concept that rounder flowers are better than thinner ones was spread out by organizations like the AOS or RHS and their award system.
Kim, I'm with you, of course nature is not subject to the artificial rules invented by us. We should be able to see the beauty where it is, not only where others say it is !

[kiki-do]

Whew! You had me worried there for a minute. I see the beauty.....where it is! I like my own opinions much better than someone else's. Thanks for sharing this gorgeous little prize!!

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by kiki-do

Whew! You had me worried there for a minute. I see the beauty.....where it is! I like my own opinions much better than someone else's. Thanks for sharing this gorgeous little prize!!

It's healthier exercising our own opinions, isn't it Kiki? I, like you, do the same: if I think a flower beautiful, regardless of its fullness or other awardable qualities it will always have room in my grh!