Are We Dizzy Yet?

If I look at these orchids for more than a few seconds, I start feeling dizzy. Is it just me? Should I get my head examined?

I find the speckled pattern on the petals amazing. But I just can't stare at it for long. Everything starts to look oddly out of focus. And it doesn't help that, towards the center of the flower, the color does in fact look smudged and smeared!

It's a variety of the Phalaenopsis orchid. The flower is said to resemble a moth in flight, and so these are sometimes referred to as Moth Orchids.

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

lol, no, I can understand how you would get dizzy looking at them!! They are quite beautiful though - love the detail in this photo. :)

[karenann]

I am . . a little! LOL But it's an amazing orchid . . haven't seen one like this. This one yours? Orchids are so hard to grow, I think. I'm crossing my fingers for the Christmas cactus that I just bought. :)

[MonicaE]

Fantastic photo of this stunning flower.

[Sylvie]

The colours are just perfect, and this pix makes me feel happy, joyfull =) Thanks for sharing happiness !

[Mags]

WOWEEKOWABUNGA! What gorgeous orchids! Too nice for words, Livia!

[Catherine W.]

So beautiful! I enjoyed learning more about this orchid!

[Livia]

Thank you for your comments! It puts a big, silly smile on my face to know you've enjoyed seeing the flowers. (No one got too dizzy, I hope!)

@karenann: Nope, it isn't mine, this orchid grows in the conservatory. I'm tempted, but I don't dare grow orchids. I would hate it if I caused one to die. (Is my cowardly nature showing? *sheepish smile*) Christmas cactus? They're pretty!

[Brian Baptie]

Amazing colours and shapes!!

[Sophia Ziburtovicz]

Oh my! I've never seen this type of orchid. It's so pretty.

[Lauren]

these are gorgeous!

[Flipside]

Amazing and Beautiful! Really Nice!

[Kathy Burzynski]

These really are gorgeousness flowers & when I enlarge the photo I can see the moth! Very beautiful picture!

[Rach_who]

I love the dainty pattern on the petals. Lovely shot of this very pretty orchid.

[Debbie Orlando]

They're beautiful and you captured them nicely.

[Arnold Garza]

Amazing colors and detail!!

[Kirsty]

Wow awesome! Love the colour and patterns.

[seasnappi]

yes! lovely colour :)

[Ulpi]

Very beautiful, Livia! Amazing colors.

[Shirley Chetwynd]

This is a beautiful orchid, love the colour and spots, very detailed.

[Brandie]

Yup! Dizzy! Beautiful colors, though!

[Howard Steele]

wow very spotty nice Capture

[marg]

I clicked on Fave before even writing the comment Livia - this is exquisite!

[Lyndell]

Oh WOW, what a pattern! Great shot :)

[Pam Womack]

wow,such an explosion of color! great lighting...

[Claire]

So beautiful; what have you done to the middles, they look like flames, as though the petals are candles. The colour is beautiful.

[Danielle Greenwood]

oh yeh they do funny things to your eyes! great shot!

[Peter de Graaff]

What incredible flowers these are

[Anja]

Love the speckles, nice shot

[Lyn Todd]

I love orchids - great colourd in these - they are a bit "trippy" with those crazy dots!! :)

[Display name? Ummm....]

Wow, stunning!!

[alia_801]

Beautiful orchids, even if they are a bit psychedelic! I'm sure insects like the patterns...

[Michelle]

Oh they are gorgeous

[Jann]

Great shot of a beautiful flower. A bit busy pattern but beautiful

[Lisa Pouncy]

Wow! Stunning! xx

[summerfield]

i had one like this a long time ago in another planet and century. these are pretty orchids. wonderful shot. very nice perspective.

[Richard Schuster]

That is a very colourful orchid. I get dizzy looking at it too :)

[Pam Hawkes]

Very pretty orchids.

[Denise]

Spectacular detail in these orchids. I find these very difficult to photograph well.

[Reba]

Does make me dizzy; beautiful though. I also took some orchid photos at a botanical conservatory a couple of days ago and plan to post soon.

[Kerri]

Beautiful flowers

[Beth]

Beautiful flowers. You are right. If you concentrate on the spots, I think you'd get dizzy.

[Pyrrhula]

No , you head is O.K. If it was painted, in art they call that : Op-art of Optical art.
Great capture of that beautiful orchid

[Sally Ings]

Livia, these are just gorgeous! The colour is stunning!

[Courtney]

They are gorgeous! Lovely colors

[Mary]

What beautiful colors! Does draw your eye in!

[Ellen E]

nope, not just you. I'm dizzy too! gorgeous pattern, gorgeous shot!

[Kd Wallis]

GORGEOUS details! these are so pretty!! i see what you mean about playing tricks on your eyes...it kind of does the same thing to me too!! lol

[Donna Edwards]

Aww, they are pretties!

[Juanita]

Beautiful!

[Lennon's Mom]

I love these orchids- so pretty and yes the pattern is quite "active" can't look at it for too long :) Great shot Livia!

[Lael]

Fabulous!!

[Mike Schwandner]

great shot

[Margaret Tryon]

What wonderful colors and focus.

[Lesley Chisholm]

Amazing patterning on them. I don't quite feel dizzy, but I can see why some might!

[Janelle]

Gorgeous colours and patterns

[Corey]

Great shot of the orchids, I can not wait until mine blooms again so I can photograph it.

[Livia]

A big "THANK YOU!" for all your comments! It's great to know I don't need to get my head examined. 8D I really do appreciate everyone for taking the time to stop by. Thank you so much!

[Pinakoteek]

wonderful photo and very beautiful flower! The dizziness is quite normal I think D:

[Pyrrhula]

You`re welcome

[Carole Imes]

These are so beautiful. Never saw any like it.....dizzying loveliness!

[Cheyenne Rebecca ツ]

Wow! They're beautiful :))

[Tabbycat]

Wowsa! Gosh! Yes, I see what you mean!

[Muse]

Gorgeous!

[Jill Peck Vona]

these are great. wow