26 November 2010

The Orchid is Blooming again . . .


. . . watch that bud . . .


. . . watch it open . . .


. . . watch it burst forth with such dazzling color!


i watch it constantly
and i am bewitched!

but who keeps watch and heals her during the day?


. . . and who shrouds her at night fall?
with cold winds that fuses the dark with her fragrance . . .


. . . and more importantly, who watches her when i'm out?

My pink-violet orchid in Heaven for Maia's MacroFlowerSaturday and for Santilli, Denise, Pupo and Sandy's TodaysFlowers. . . and if you are still in that thankful phase, head on over to Rachel and play her ABC of Thanks! So what am I thankful for this time? Well yesterday was my sister Luchie's birthday and since she is the garden keeper (she planted that orchid years ago!) I am thankful to her for all these gorgeous plants in Heaven, for her friendship, for the laughter and all that noisy bickerings, and for the yummy food she served! Happy Birthday to Ignacio too! SO here's my great whoopy ABC THANKS for all these gorgeous cyberfinds!!! . . . There are more but I'm limited! ;-) Oh, you all made my cyber moments special and inspiring!

20 comments:

Maia said...

I'm bewitched too, what a beauty, what a color! I'm very jealous when I see your orchids how happy they are without any pampering. Not even your sweet doggy hurts them.
Wonderful photos Lui.

Joanne Olivieri said...

A gorgeous transformation you have displayed.

Jama said...

these are so beautiful! your garden must be lovely with so many beautiful blooms you shown us previously.

Judy said...

Gorgeous colour! I love the fourth shot, with the sun streaming through the petals!

Jidhu Jose said...

nice flowers

Gunilla said...

Fantastic color of the orchide.
I´m envious of you that you can have such beautiful flowers in your garden. I have them only indoors.

Thanks for sharing

Have a nice day

Gunilla in Sweden

Randi said...

Terrific captures of a favorite of mine! Love the colour.

Noel Morata said...

aloha,

beautiful blooms, i love the rich colors on your cattleyas its intense


thanks for sharing, noel

eileeninmd said...

Gorgeous series, your orchids are beautiful.

eileeninmd said...

Gorgeous series, your orchids are beautiful.

Larry said...

They are lovely blooms and the photography is amazing! L

lina@women's perspectives said...

Awesome series, Lui...
What a beautiful color!

Have a great week :)

Unknown said...

gorgeous color! my mother talks to her orchids--she said her voice makes them bloom.:p

Arija said...

I am green withe envy, you have such splendid orchids when mine just struggle against a hostile climate.

TYRA Hallsénius Lindhe said...

Wonderful post and wonderful blog!!
You are so very creative, well done.

Tyra

Gary Orona said...

They look so happy. Your heaven is so heavenly!

Francisca said...

Lui, what eye candy it is to see your series of this stunning orchid! And such a divine color - fuchsia is one of my favorites! No trouble seeing why you'd be bewitched...

Anonymous said...

Hi Lui,
Interesting pictures...you're a happy person, I see. Pleased to meet you.
Rosie

Míriam Luiza said...

Simplesmente maravilhoso!

Viola said...

Such a very beautiful Orchid! And I can see beautiful Sweepy behind as well..!! =)

Peace and love, all the way to you my friends! :)