Dried flowers of C. Bowringiana var. coerulea :)

[Nico]

After the flowers died, I kept them dry and after a few weeks....

[Nico]

Thank you all!

I know, is not in bloom, but after bloom. I like this picture 'cos you can see so many details of the flower. And when it keeps some beautiful colors... the result for me is so rewarding.

[DeaC]

Originally Posted by Nico

Thank you all!

I know, is not in bloom, but after bloom. I like this picture 'cos you can see so many details of the flower. And when it keeps some beautiful colors... the result for me is so rewarding.

I find this lovely...something one would expect to see in a large book volume of orchids discovered by a famous botanist a century ago. Super fotos!

[NYCorchidman]

Very nice!
You should totally frame them.
at least make a water paint picture out of it!

[Nico]

Thanks!!!

[PaphMadMan]

Lovely naturally dried flowers. You can get even better color and form if you use flower drying crystals (silica gel) on fresh flowers. In the US this product is available in hobby supply stores and flower shops, but is available from internet sources too.