Orchid Shows

August 17

I am thankful for orchid shows. As I have already  mentioned in this blog, I love orchids and I try to go to local orchid shows when I have the opportunity. It's amazing all the beautiful orchids that are present at these shows and orchids are available for purchase. I enjoy seeing the orchids that have won awards and love photographing them.

The above photo was taken at the Baton Rouge Orchid Society annual show in Baton Rouge. I usually photograph the label that tells what the orchid it, but I failed to for this one, so I am not sure what kind it is. I've searched the web but cannot find one that matches this particular one. I just know that it is beautiful. If anybody knows what it is please let me know. The two photos below are of Dendrobium osmum alba and a Paphiopedilum variety, which is also called a slipper orchid.

August 17b

August 17c

orchid show

please explain why it is that when

i go to an orchid show

they have so much better luck than me

in making the orchids grow?

© rt tulley