First orchid show

[silken]

Your photos are great, and so bright and cheerful. I am trying to get a Milt. spectabilis var 'Moreliana" too but don't have one yet. so I might unofficially join as well, if I ever get my hands on one!

[NatalieS]

It's that time of year again!

The orchid fair was the weekend before last. Smaller than last year actually. I think Dublin is just too small to attract the vendors. Hubby and I spent most of our time wondering around the botanic gardens and playing with our new camera. I'm still getting to grips with the DSLR. All-in-all, we had a great day. Here's a few pics:











Sorry, was too busy messing with the camera to get names! Oh, I came home with Den victoria-regina and Masd veitchiana.

[RosieC]

Gorgeous pics! I especially like that third one.

[NatalieS]

Thanks Rosie! Hubby took the picture of the third one. That was an orchid society member's plant and the bloom was massive - possibly more than 15cm across.

I like the brassia just because it looks like a little man throwing his arms in the air and having a good time.

[pipsxlch]

3rd is an RLC Golf Green 'Hair Pig'- very cool plant! I've seen it in person, and it is now high on the want list. My daughter thought it was funny too (orchid having a bad hair day) and wants me to get one.

[FSUOrchids]

Very nice cattleyas

[Picotee]

I think you did a first-rate job of photographing. I especially like the the vandas and the Zygo's. The phal photo is lovely, too.

[NatalieS]

Thanks guys - that's very kind of you.

Thanks pipsxlch for the name of the third one! I'll keep an eye out for it now.

[NYCorchidman]

I love the last three shots.
I have easy access to lots of flower shops here but if I had more vendors or even frequent shows, oh, no, you don't even want to think about it.

hahaha

[Oscarman]

Can't beat the excellent light qualities that natural light brings to a photograph. Great shots, thank you for sharing.