The opening orchid bud...

...revealed that it has more petals than the regular orchid flower: 8 altogether, comprising an outer circle of 5 slim petals in a star shape and an inner circle of 3 petals. Best of all, in the middle of these, is a twin orchid centre. I've never seen this before so will be interested to see if anybody else has ever had a 'double' orchid. Two more buds to open but they are normal size rather than fat.

[Graham Thresher]

A really beautiful capture. Love the presentation. Fav

[Hazel]

@thresheg

Thanks, Graham and thanks to a certain supermarket which was selling orchids half price when I did the weekly shop!

[mervyn hobbs]

Going to be a lovely colour.

[Linda]

Beautiful detail and color, looks terrific viewed large.

[Sharon]

Wow! Fantastic shot - so much detail!k

[Helen]

great photo ... good flower bud to pick to study!!

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

A very special flower obviously! Quite amazing.

[Gena Pegg]

Beautiful...and love the detail and commentary to go with!!!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful shot and love the details in it.

[Anja]

It looks wonderful! I've never seen a double orchid either.

[Gayanne Campbell]

Very attractive flower bud. Bet this is going to be stunning when fully opened.

[Hazel A]

A co-joined twin in the flower world. You will have to post another shot when it is fully opened

[Margaret Brown]

Very pretty capture, i love the white green colour too.

[Pyrrhula]

Have seen it on other flowers but never on a Phalaenopsis orchid . You`ve taken good care of it with beautiful results. Love you capture and composition in this beautiful pic.

[Carys]

Stunning!

[Christine]

Lovely. Lucky you. Non of my orchids have had this

[Claire]

I know nothing about orchids but I do know this is gorgeous

[Lee Shirley]

i like the way it appears to be climbing into your lens - good job

[Ivan]

Amazing flower, well captured and explained, Hazel.

[Malc Bird]

My daughter grows Orchids and we've not seen this before. Fabulous detailed shot

[Pam Knowler]

Lovely shot Hazel!!

[Ness Santvoort]

amazing capture Hazel

[Paula W]

How unusual I've not seen that before myself but how lovely to have a record of it in your Project.

[Rohini Gupta]

Beautiful, love the hidden details.