Orchid

: Orchid; I think these are unique and pretty flowers. Thanks for looking, Don; Created by: Donwrob.; Tools Used: 30d-18x55-arcsoft; Created on: January 2007; Image Views: 1,151; Average Views per Day: 1.1; Image Number: 34601

Comments:

km from TX on Feb 3, 2007 at 1:22 AM said:

Wonderful color capture. All those lovely delicate shades of purple.

Whittler from Maine on Feb 2, 2007 at 4:28 PM said:

WOW!!what a beauty,perfect.

grumpy(mike) from engalnd(mboro) on Feb 1, 2007 at 2:11 PM said:

a pleasure don :-)

donwrob from Ohio on Feb 1, 2007 at 10:14 AM said:

Thanks for the kind words guys! And Mike, thanks for the info, I think :-). Don

sparkle1103 from Illinois on Jan 31, 2007 at 11:50 PM said:

Superb shot. A real masterpiece. Very crisp and clear.

Talsi from WNC on Jan 31, 2007 at 8:07 PM said:

Just an excellent shot with great detail.

Golda from Port Alberni,Vancouver Is.Canada on Jan 31, 2007 at 7:08 PM said:

Very lovely,interesting about the Greek translation...hmmm

lorraine from NZ on Jan 31, 2007 at 5:39 PM said:

Neat shot, love the colours and detail, perfect against the black background.

Shutterbug from Maine on Jan 31, 2007 at 5:27 PM said:

Great macro of the beautiful flower.

Carol

grumpy(mike) from engalnd(mboro) on Jan 31, 2007 at 4:57 PM said:

wonderful marraige of these two colours don they do compliment each other. can i put useless info in here ?

The name "orchid" comes from the Greek root orkhis, meaning "testicle."

sorry see steve its his fault

Steve Brown (sgbrown) from UK on Jan 31, 2007 at 4:24 PM said:

A great close-up, Don. I agree with Mary about how the black background emphasises the lovely colours of the orchid.

Mary Sham from Pgh,PA on Jan 31, 2007 at 3:29 PM said:

Nice closeup with the 18-55 lens. The black background pops the color right out. Beautiful.

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