Trip to Orchidview 8-27-10

[Ben Belton]

I went to Orchidview a couple weeks ago, and I took a few pics. Its late in the season and there wasn't much in bloom, but I got a few. Also despite being sunny and hot for weeks, this day it was cloudy. That made good pictures hard to come by. As always HP, Katherine, Fifi, and Tyler were great company. I'll number them if you have any comments.

DISCLAIMER!! When you look at these pics, remember that many of the plants are first bloom seedlings or they are have been open in the heat for weeks. Not everything is a mature plant with a fresh bloom. The flowers reflect what was open when I was there.

DISCLAIMER #2: I have no financial or other interest in Orchidview. I'm just a big fan of them and their orchids.

01: violacea


02: bellina


03: Something Frank Smith gave them


04: bellina


05: violacea alba 'Angel Wings'


06: violacea 'Blue Chip'- It has not liked the heat. I saw it when it wasn't so hot a couple years ago and it was beautiful and round.


07: violacea 'Mademoiselle Blue' (I think)


08: Same as above


09: amboinensis (HP's Gift x Hackneau II)


10: equestris


11: A couple of the now famous Orchidview blue Sameras. I like the green picotee that turns to light purple and then indigo.


12: Samera


13: Another violacea with green tips.


14: Out of focus but you can see all the blues, magentas, and bellinas. It was awesome.


15: Some mounted things.


16: OK, this was the jewel of the day. It was just opening that morning. This picture looks photo shopped.... it is not. This flower was this electric hot pink. There were no color breaks or anything. It was amazing. We all kept looking at it.


17: This was the second jewel of the day. Looks like bad form and lighter indigo, but it too was just opening, so it is cupped towards you, which makes the form look bad. We could tell the form was going to be excellent. Also, it is much darker, but the photographer isn't that great, so it looks light. I believe Katherine named this one 'Adelaide Blue'


18: venosa


19: venosa


20: venosa


21: venosa

[jim blanford]

WOW!! A lot of great pictures, thanks for sharing..... Jim.

[Tim]

Fantastic species Must have been an awesome visit!

[Pilot]

Thanks for the trip report! Beautiful plants for sure.

BTW-- gray, cloudy days are best for photographing flowers-- the light is even and great for tones. So I'd say you lucked out!

[Ben Belton]

The greenhouse already diffused the light. The clouds made it more dark.

[Duane McDowell]

Thank you for sharing these! I haven't talked to the Nortons in about 15 years. They've always been so gracious.

[quiltergal]

Lucky you! I sure wish they didn't live on the other side of the continent from me. Thanks for sharing your great pictures. I hope the bellina I bought from them looks as nice.....the Blue Chip too.

[Bird Song Farm]

Thank you Ben, what a bundle of beauties.

[satishsherikar]

Wow! beautiful blooms. Looks like you had a blast. BTW, what all ended up following you home

[boyong]

thanks for sharing your photos on such a great trip