Macro Flowers Saturday #55

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Maia, these photos are for you. I know you love orchids so I wanted to dedicate the first return post to you. These were all taken a few weeks ago at either the Conservatory of Flowers and/or Sloat Gardens. I am so happy Macro Flowers Saturday is back.

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•°°• IcyBC •°°• said…
Gorgeous orchids, Jo! I love the color in the first photo..
May 20, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Thanks Icy, isn't that color unique? That's why I took that photo. I normally don't see that color.
May 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Anonymous said…
Lovely orchids
May 20, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Thanks so much, Anki.
May 20, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Maia T said…
Now that is a wonderful welcome present. Thank you soooo, so much for this lovely gesture, it really makes me very happy to have such warmhearted friends.

Yes, I love them and these here, the Lady's slipper, the Vanda and the white phal are all gorgeous macros.
Even the hairs on the Lady's slipper petals are visible on the enlarged photo.

It's good to be back!
May 20, 2011 at 12:13 PM
betchai said…
beautiful orchids, Jo. they're all unique, but yeah, the first one is not something you see often.
May 20, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
maia, you are welcome and thanks for the names. I didn't know any of them. I just snap away without even looking at the names :) Have a wonderful weekend.

betchai, it really is unique and you know me I like the exotics :)
May 20, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Bossy Betty said…
These are just lovely!
May 20, 2011 at 2:43 PM
Lui said…
The last one looked like the image on Maia's widget! All such wonderful strong blooms!
May 20, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Ann said…
what gorgeous flowers those are.
May 20, 2011 at 3:33 PM
Jama said…
The orchids are so lovely! We have plenty of them here too, they thrive in our hot climate and bloom all year long.
May 20, 2011 at 5:21 PM
SquirrelQueen said…
What a wondeerful way to restart Macro Flowers Saturday! The orchids are gorgeous, I love the lines on the first one. Great macro shots.
May 20, 2011 at 7:14 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Betty, thank you :)

Lui, I didn't notice that but you're right, thanks.

Ann, thanks so much. Have a great weekend.

Jama, isn't it wonderful to see them all year long? thanks for stopping by.

Squirrel, Thank you so much :)
May 20, 2011 at 8:07 PM
Ruth said…
Oh, what lovely series! the first one is incredibly beautiful! My first time to see that kind.

Have a great weekend.

So sweet of you to dedicate this post to our meme host.
May 20, 2011 at 10:50 PM
Linnea said…
Orchids really are art all by themselves! Great details you captured here.
May 21, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Antonella said…
These orchids are all beautiful! I too love the uniqueness of your first picture - When I look closely it looks like there is a face in the flower. I followed you through the garden from Macro Flower Saturday. Hugs, antonella :-)
May 22, 2011 at 5:03 AM
Míriam Luiza said…
Lindas imagens! A primeira é especial!
May 22, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Carletta said…
Love the colors in that first image!
Beautiful captures!
May 23, 2011 at 3:29 PM
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