Yesterday, I went outside in my little fenced in courtyard to water my plants and tend to my little garden. LO AND BEHOLD! One of my orchids bloomed and had been obscure from sight...hiding behind another for who knows...possibly a day or two? I immediately scooped it up and rushed it inside the house to show Gary...and Shadow (lol...she really is interested in all we do) and snap the shot of a once a year bloom.
With soft form and shape
Bloom colors spoke in volumes
A whisper ... lest be late
The wonder of floral hue
~~~~~~~~~
Have a wonderful Sunday....and an even better week!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
EDIT: After a question in a comment about what did Shadow think I thought to share with you all the wonder of the fauna with flora :) :) When I caught this shot I also noticed that maybe there was some smell. I took a deep whiff and lo and behold my sensors were working! I have no idea what happened when I sniffed yesterday.
Moral: If you stop to smell the flowers and there is no smell....try try again ....lol!
Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.
© 2007-2012 Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman's Hawaii Real Estate and Relocation Blog.
All rights reserved.
That is absolutely beautiful... Once a year, eh? Learn something new here every single day. :-)
Sally..Oh how beautiful and delicate..such a fantastic flower..I almost bought a plant today..but I don t get enough light in the winter..thank you for sharing
HelpfulHannah your friend in Philadelphia
Sally, that is amazing. Lucky you, and lucky us you took a picture!
Beautiful, Sally! Is that a Cattleya? I've been waiting on some of mine to bloom too. I have some dendrobiums, and my favorite, phaelenopsis.
Poetic & Beautiful, Sis. Our biggest challenge, whether by intellect or soul, is to properly convey nature's beauty in our terms.
Very beautiful! What a nice surprise for you!
Hi Sally - Gorgeous flower and beautiful photo. What did Shadow think of it?
Hi Sally, What a spectacular color! I'm afraid an orchid would be very unhappy here - thanks for sharing this today!
Sally - You sure take some beautiful photos. How long does the bloom usually last?
Very beautiful -- thanks for sharing with us all. All the best.
Sally...
OK, I thought that I was seeing double ... and then I remembered that I saw the photo on Facebook this morning! Nice poem!
Sally, What a beautiful photo! I love to see flowers and try to capture them often....but I don't always succeed! Thanks for sharing.
Sally,
...And 'shouts' its message throughout the universe...!!! Thanks, fran
Sally, beautiful bloom. Wow, do I miss the tropics.
WOW Sally - at first look, I thought it was an Iris, but an orchid that only gives you a short time to appreciate it? Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful thoughts...beautiful show...thanks to you all that made it that much more special :) :) Thank you!
Woo Hoo, Beautiful Orchid. I noticed Kent's comment about enjoying these for just a short time.In the world of flowers, It is my experience that some Orchid blooms seem to last for months. I am not sure about this one look like a cymbidium and I am not sure what the life cycle is like. My white orchids seem to be bloom for an inordinate amount of time. Beautiful. Shadow seems to be impressed as well and seems to be smelling it.
Sally that really is quite beautiful. The colors are so rich and intense.
Sally, wow what a photo. You are blessed. I have a home on the market now that has an attached green house. My seller grows orchards year round and they are so pretty. Like another past client they tell me Orchards are easy. But....in the right conditions.
Sally - that is absolutely beautiful! Orchids can have such color and style.....much like special women. ;)
Sally - beautiful photo - I saw the one with Shadow yesterday on FB - very endearing. Thanks for sharing.
Isn't nature a amazing. Such beauty surrounds us if we just take the time to look. Thank you for sharing these with us!