Day 17 - Wallflower Orchid

[Carmyllie]

Wallflower Orchid



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As you may notice, it's still raining Undeterred, I set off hoping for a few elusive native orchid images to add to my ever increasing collation. The Wallflower orchid is one I hadn't seen, so that was a bonus.

Interestingly, I think I was still too early, as many species I saw this time last year, were not to be seen,

I did chance upon some favourites and was pleased to photograph 7 of our terrestrial native orchids, including Spider Orchids, Pink Fingers and Brown Beaks.

[christophm]

The rain drops are a nice addition to this great picture.  I like it!

Sydney has been luckier - sunshine and a reasonable temperature, too cold to swim though.

[Tim N]

You seem to know a bit about the orchids ... are you just an avid orchid fan or a botanist ?

[christophm]

You seem to know a bit about the orchids ... are you just an avid orchid fan or a botanist ?

Not at all.  I know nothing!  We inherited Orchids when we moved into our house and garden many years ago and they have survived and prospered ever since.