Sunday, July 24, 2011

Moth Orchid, Phalaenopsis/Today's Flowers #46

@ mirandablue
Phalaenopsis, Moth orchids
An orchid genus of approximately 60 species.  The flowers of some species resemble moths in flight, the reason why the species are sometimes called Moth orchids.

"Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life."  ~Rachel Carson
@ mirandablue
Phalaenopsis aphrodite, Moon Orchid


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19 comments:

Modern Mom said...

Both are lovely!

My entry.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Beautiful flowers Luna -- you take wonderful pictures! The fish (in the post below) made me hungry, even though I just finished a good dinner! And I loved the 'worth of a tree" sign . (As you can tell, I'm catching up).

Anonymous said...

Pretty orchid's here! Striking in colors.

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

These orchids are lovely. The white one is really special.

Tes said...

absolutely stunning

BernieH said...

Both are beautiful, but I do so love the white!

Al said...

Hahaha, oh yes...magkumare sila.

lotusleaf said...

Your orchids are lovely!

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

The white ones, we call them North Borneo Orchid in Sarawak, my dad grew them.

Rajesh said...

Beautiful orchids.

http://graceolsson.com/blog said...

lovely macro orchid shots..congrats, dear
have a nice sunday

Carver said...

Fantastic shots of the orchids.

Inday said...

Hello Luna, great orchids show here in your Today's Flowers! They are truly exotic and elegant flowers. Thanks for the visit! (Am going home, better prepare your nice coffee!) ^_^

Digital Flower Pictures said...

Nice shots. I think they are the most common Orchid here. They have to be kept inside during the winter.

Ever Green Tree said...

Beautiful shots!

NatureFootstep said...

both flowers are gorgeous.

Thanks for the name on my CR Flower. :)

One said...

Gorgeous! I like the Moon Orchid!!!

Congrats! Your caption has been selected and is being posted today. :) Admire your creativity.

Unknown said...

Great orchid shots! I keep one of these for so many years.

DeniseinVA said...

Marvelous photos, beautiful orchids!