early purple orchid


Posted by Matthew Pugh on Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:50 am

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Hi all

I managed to find this little early purple orchidthat is just beginning to
open its flower spike yesterday and was indeed alittle treat to see. 


Hope you enjoy the view

All the best
Matthew

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by wtracyparnell on Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:54 am
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Fine specimen, good vertical composition, nice color.
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by Carol Clarke on Wed Apr 16, 2014 4:45 pm
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What a lovely find Matthew!  So good to see these little beauties bursting into flower, and so good to see this lovely image.  8)
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by steve mackay on Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:01 pm
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A very lovely shot Matthew......Orchid season has started here!, good times ahead! :)
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by kevinfeenstra on Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:54 pm
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Very nice shot!
 

by Tom Whelan on Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:51 pm
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Lovely rich colors and pretty details, especially the flowers neat the bottom. Great light.
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by Matthew Pugh on Thu Apr 17, 2014 1:12 am
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Thanks guys

All the best
Matthew
 

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