Ghostly by danette

Ghostly

I saw my first rare ghost orchid yesterday. This was as close as I could get to it (using my 400 mm lens!!). There are four blooms on the left side of the trunk, above the limb. I noticed when processing it that the tree also looks like a ghost!
Beautiful
September 2nd, 2018  
Such a beautiful orchid. The tree does look like a ghost.
September 2nd, 2018  
Oh they are so sweet! I’ve never heard of them!
September 2nd, 2018  
@joansmor @henrir @louannwarren They are very rare orchids. They grow on trees in the Everglades with a certain acidity. They are pollinated by only one moth. Clyde Butcher (famed Florida photographer) has made them "famous". Normally, you have to traipse through swamp to see one.
September 2nd, 2018  
You were so lucky to have seen it!!!. I have never come across one myself. They are indeed rare. Kudos, Danette!!!
September 2nd, 2018  
Great find
September 2nd, 2018  
Thanks for educating me!
September 2nd, 2018  
Great find Danette, I noticed the ghostliness of the tree before I saw the orchids!
September 2nd, 2018  
I thought the same thing about the tree. Cool shot.
September 2nd, 2018  
Never seen this gorgeous plants before- I see the ghost shape too, fav!
September 2nd, 2018  
Great shot
September 2nd, 2018  
I can see them.. Great find!!
September 2nd, 2018  
Oh well spotted, maybe the ghost of a tree nymph
September 3rd, 2018  
Spooky!
Well spotted :)
September 3rd, 2018  
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