Orchids

Orchids in the Butterfly House... in real life the lines in the petals are purple. I found all the colors distracting. :)

Thanks for stopping by, everyone. I do appreciate it, very much.

[Simply Amanda]

Glorious in b&w. Hmmm, I was gonna upload orchids. Let me check em in b&w first.

[Rosie Kerr]

@amandal Hey... if they look better that way, go for it! :)

[Susanne]

Fantastic b&w the veins are really showing up and your shot is so well focused...FAV

[Dawn Swingle]

Love this in B&W.

[Maggiemae]

They all look like little faces with great big dutchlike hats on! Sweet!

[Jane Anderson]

I'm conflicted because this is so beautiful but I also adore purple orchids.

[Lisa Poland]

Gorgeous! I regret that we lived outside St. Louis for 18 years and never made it to the Butterfly House. Always talked about going, but never actually made it there.

[Rosie Kerr]

@cejaanderson Actually, the background was kind of confusing, so this format makes it a visually cleaner shot. I like the purple, too.
@homeschoolmom Never too late... maybe next time you are driving through? They are an adjunct of the Missouri Botanical Garden, now, so membership at one gets you visits at all. A bonus!

[Frank Hymus]

Very attractive in B&W Rosie. Fav.

[Danette Thompson]

So pretty in b&w.

[Joce]

Lovely !!

[MoyaC]

Very good sharp shot! Love all the detailed lines on the orchids. Def fav

[KWind]

So pretty! Awesome focus.

[Denise fuller]

Fabulous instant fav

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Beautiful bas really picks out the details. Fav!

[👑 AnaZad]

This is a gorgeous capture but I would love to see their color.

[Taffy]

I knew this was yours! I love the delicate lines and the way the forms repeat into the image. Fantastic, Fav.

[Sam]

Glorious! I would love to see their colour too FAV

[Joan Robillard]

These are stunning.

[Tanja R]

Cool DoF.

[Joyce]

Love this Rosie. Great B&W

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful

[Leana Niemand]

This looks awesome in B&W!!!

[Kathy]

Rich and full of contrasting lines in B&W

[Nicole]

Beautiful in b&w!! really like how the lines pop out!

[Tineke]

wow this is beautiful fav

[☠northy]

wonderful clarity... very nice in black and white

[Myrna O'Hara]

really gorgeous fav

[Junan Heath]

Beautiful shot!

[Kim Harper]

I'm hoping to make it to the orchid festival for some photos. Looks like the Butterfly House if the place to go. This is gorgeous in b/w!

[Rachel]

I'd have never thought to do orchids in b&w, but how stunning do they look! Fav

[Clare Gadsby]

Wow. Absolutely beautiful