Odd Dots

Every time I go to the Botanic Gardens, I make sure to visit the National Orchid Garden. It's home to over 1,000 orchid species and more than 2,000 hybrids. I love seeing these flowers and I always find something new that I have not seen on previous visits.

Like this orchid. It's a very pale yellow, almost cream, and speckled with deep pink dots. The more I stared at it, the more I thought about how the pattern almost resembles the spots on a cheetah. I'm usually drawn to orchids with more striking colors, such as purple and red, but this one caught my eye and held my attention.

[Sheila]

It is a very cheetah like pattern. Engaging photo!

[inertia]

wow lovely orchid... very pretty photo..

[Michelle]

it looks great!!!fav for me

[Eddie Oliver]

I never would have guessed that you of all people would like Orchids! Great picture :)

[Lorraine]

Beautiful, and I agree about the pattern! : )

[Mike O]

Love it!!

[Livia]

@justeddie Now I'm curious! Why is it a surprise that I like orchids? I like cacti and lizards too. Space horror movies. Loud rock music. And well-built, good-looking, badass pirates in my anime and manga. Is that weird? 8D

[👑 AnaZad]

Beautiful orchid. It's such a wonderful creation.

[@pictureitbig]

I love orchids to photograph. Nice shot. the best I ever saw were in Holland at Keuchenhof. Glorious.

[Sally Ings]

Once again you've captured this perfectly Livia!

[Dana Palermo]

This is just superb!!! If I had a word that is for the best of the best, that would be the word to describe this photo! Excellent!!!

[Diana]

Truly uniquely beautiful!

[Corinne]

sumptuous orchid !

[Pyrrhula]

Thank you for you answer on yesterday`s pic. even the second pic don`t ring bells This one I know. It`s a `` Phalaenopses `` orchid . I did take 2 of myself and will send it to 365 for yo . As long as you are not a Catwomen you are not weird ( Even if you are I `ll like you ) ( KIDDING )

[Jennifer Ruge]

Beautiful!

[Darlene]

It does have a cheetah look to it. What a beautiful photo. Love the detail you captured so well, Livia.

[Gloria Wadzinski]

Sweet!

[Sharon Ni C]

Beautiful find, such an unusal looking flower, fav!

[Chris]

Wonderful shot - I love the combination of cream and pink! Your Botanic Gardens must be a wonderful place.

[samantha]

What a beautiful flower! lovely shot =)

[CHARLES MALLIA]

wow what a detailed photo

[David H.]

Wow beautiful. Orchids come in such an amazing variety of colours and patterns

[Humphrey Hippo]

Love the patterns you find on these. They're so pretty.

[Claire]

It makes me think of a dessert. Something with raspberry and white chocolate! Stunning!

[Angelique]

Love this shot and love orchids!

[Eddie Oliver]

Lol NOT weird at all, you have posted a few orchid shots in the past is what I was referring too. Humorous Sarcasm, so easily lost in text unless picked up by the reader!

[Aysha]

very beautiful!

[Mags]

it's gorgeous, Livia! You have great taste in orchids! Those spots do remind me of a cheetah! Great eye!

[william wooderson]

Oh, very cool! I have seen many orchids but nothing quite like this one.

[davide]

stunning patterns and focus! love it

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Beautifully done Livia!

[Kd Wallis]

it is so pretty!!! wonderful capture!

[Wendy Bowden]

Beautiful specimen, beautifully captured

[Anja]

Such a pretty flower!

[Ulpi]

Love it! Fav

[Kalexa]

Love the flamboyant pattern!

[Shirley Chetwynd]

wow this is a beauty.

[Beth]

Awesome flower. I amazed at all the spots. Nice capture. There are so many wonderful patterns and colors or various kinds of flowers.

[Miss Kyles]

What a beautiful flower!!! lovely photo

[Teri]

Beautiful photo! My favorite, too!

[Allison]

Beautiful! The colours and patterns are stunning!

[Mary Lou]

very pretty!

[Cindy Rez]

I love your photos of orchids they always pop out at me!

[stephanie dp]

nothing like an orchid! beautiful shot.

[Margaret Tryon]

Beautiful flower and shot.

[bardejov]

Beautiful close up. I love how the other flowers are lined up behind.

[Livia]

@justeddie Oh I see! Apparently I am having a Slow Brain Day! ;D

[Kathy Burzynski]

LOVE THESE!!

[Linda]

Fantastic shot of a beautiful orchid! It seems to be glowing in the center.

[Linda Lorraine]

SOO gorgeous

[Catherine W.]

Beautiful colors! The middle part reminds me of a bunny nose!

[Jo Ann Bellone]

Gorgeous

[Kerri]

How beautiful

[Janelle]

gorgeous bright colours.

[jerry plume]

Orchids are one of my favorites! I love how you capture them too! Gorgeous shot, Livia!

[Bobbyj]

awesome colourful spots!

[Sean O'Neill]

Beautiful Livia. I am so jealous of you being able to visit those gardens. I loved them when I was in Singapore. 8D (to borrow an emoticon from you!!)

[Glendq]

fun face of a beautiful flower
so nicely captured by you.

[marg]

A fave - this is absolutely glorious.

[Howard Steele]

Great colour great capture

[alia_801]

Beautiful orchid! Great colours and patterns. It looks like it has a little smile too :)

[Shanne]

beautiful colours and textures - great shot

[Dione Giorgio]

Great detailed capture!

[Dana]

Wow Livia. These orchids are stunning !!

[Rikkie-G]

Beautiful!! Love the brightness of the pink!

[Sabrina]

At home I only like white orchids but I love to see all the different colours and patterns! Another beautiful find Livia!

[Lisa Pouncy]

Gorgeous xx

[summerfield]

they are very eye catching. great shot, livia.

[Claire]

Such a beautiful shot

[Muse]

It's a beauty. I went to an orchid exhibition today and this one was among the ones I saw.

[Reba]

Fantastic dof in a photo where it really matters

[Taephy]

Hope I can visit yr beautiful country one day......esp this place. I love flowers...^_^

[Sandra]

Pretty picture, i like it very much!

[Zoe Ferrie]

Beautiful, there is an orchid garden here in KL too.

[Livia]

A great, big, dotty and flowery "THANK YOU!" to all!

I probably take more orchid shots than I need to but I just can't resist them. Thank you so much for coming by and sharing my love of these odd and exotic flowers. I appreciate your taking the time to leave a comment.

Again, thank you!

[Angelique]

Beautiful!

[Beau]

Great color. Even like how the center seems to be radiating its own sourse of light.

[Mary]

I've seen these before! The're gorgeous!

[Jen Hudson]

I dont think I have really seen orchids before, certainly not as you have portrayed them. I have I think caught up with my back comments to you at last and you have really shown us some beauties here.