Saturday, January 17, 2015

Housewarming Gift


A friend of mine gave me a gorgeous orchid plant as a housewarming gift and I was just a bit afraid what might happen to it in my care.  I think I've mentioned before that I am sadly lacking in plant growing talent.


However, I am happy to report that it seems to be thriving and is simply blooming up a storm.  I love seeing it every day and seeing new blooms pop out.  I took several photos of the blooms yesterday.  Now I think I need to get the macro lens out and see what kind of very close shots I can get.  It is certainly a beautiful subject.

City Daily Photo bloggers post photographs on a theme on the first day of each month.  On 
February 1, they will address this intriguing question:  If you had to leave forever the city 
from which you usually post, what would you miss most?  

17 comments:

  1. Wonderfully colourful and cheery!

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  2. Too gorgeous Sharon.. I've always admired the ochids but haven't actually had one.. I think I may have to amend this :)

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  3. It appears you are doing fine! We were given one of these, too, and it's still looking good. If we can do it, anyone can! They are beautiful for sure.

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  4. ... and a nice reminder of a strong friendship.

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  5. It is a lovely color and so many blooms!

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  6. Oh, how I hope that you have good luck with this plant. Also, thanks for the reminder to post the Feb. theme!

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  7. They are really beautiful. My sister has them in her room as well.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  8. Marvelous! It has found the perfect spot in your house, don't ever move it from where it stands.

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  9. I have one that blooms every year and I never move it from its location just in case it doesn't like the move. Your is a beauty, Sharon!

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  10. I make them wilt. :-( I'm glad you don't!

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  11. You and me both. Nothing lacking in the composition and lighting skills, though.

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  12. Such a lovely color! I have not had very good luck with these, so I will keep my fingers crossed.

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  13. That poor thing would scream for help if it was given to me.

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  14. I'd be hopeless trying to keep plants alive. Beautiful, though!

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  15. Your orchid is beautiful. I think this is the time when your normally brown thumb will turn green.

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  16. It's lovely! My daughter gave me an orchid similar to this one when I retired almost three years ago. I am happy to report that it is still blooming. I have never been able to have that much success with any plant!

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