TRAVEL THEME: FLOWERS
ORCHID MYSTIQUE
NATURE’S TRIUMPH
The photos in the slide show were taken at the Botanical Gardens in Washington D.C. I had taken a tour to view the 100th Anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival. At the time of our arrival nearly all of the blossoms had fallen from the trees, due to their early bloom. The rains came right before our visit and washed the blossoms from the trees. A little disappointed, but the trip to Orchid Mystique – Nature’s Triumph exhibit at the Botanical Garden made up somewhat for the disappointment.
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BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thank you for the beautiful orchid slide show and the quotes, Francine! Love Orchids!
Amy - July 28, 2012 at 12:13 pm |
Thanks Amy. Glad you like the Orchid display. I loved it when I saw them.
fgassette - July 29, 2012 at 1:32 pm |
Just perfectly lovely Francine. Reminds me of our fun time at the greenhouse in class one night. Nice quotations, too. Lovely all around!
rutheh - July 28, 2012 at 1:16 pm |
Thanks Ruth. We had a wonderful time photographing the orchids there and the group photo serves as a great memory of our class.
fgassette - July 28, 2012 at 1:38 pm |
Your post “Amish Buggy Ride” was chosen as this week’s featured IBA post … Congratulations & I hope you’ll check it out
http://foodstoriesblog.com/illuminating-blog-award-weekly-featured-post/
Food Stories (@FoodStoriesBlog) - July 28, 2012 at 1:26 pm |
WOW! I am honored that you have chosen the “Amish Buggy Ride” to feature on your site. I appreciate and I am humbled by your selection.
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fgassette - July 28, 2012 at 1:46 pm |
You’re welcome
Food Stories - July 29, 2012 at 12:28 pm
I’m having a real orchid feast on my birthday, Francine.
Thank you for these gorgeous pics. xx
adinparadise - July 28, 2012 at 3:17 pm |
You gave me the inspiration when I saw your birthday post and I remembered I had these photos that I could use for the Travel Theme challenge that at the time I hadn’t an idea what to post. So this post is dedicated to you.
fgassette - July 28, 2012 at 3:24 pm |
What a lovely post and slideshow, Francine! The variety in those orchids is amazing!
The Retiring Sort - July 28, 2012 at 4:01 pm |
I am grateful for your comment and I am glad you like the slideshow.
fgassette - July 29, 2012 at 1:34 pm |
Absolutely awesome… Blessings Bro Pat.
Pats Devotions - July 28, 2012 at 6:05 pm |
I am encouraged and humbled by your kind comment. I am glad you enjoyed the slideshow.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
fgassette - July 28, 2012 at 6:13 pm |
Ah wonderful Francine, thanks so much you put so much into your blog posts
Gilly Gee - July 29, 2012 at 5:37 am |
Thanks Gilly. I try to make it encouraging and informative for everyone. I appreciate the support and want to give my best.
fgassette - July 29, 2012 at 1:37 pm |
wow~your photography just gets better and better Francine. You have such an eye!
Kate Kresse - July 29, 2012 at 7:45 am |
Thanks Kate, I remember when I first started this blog, you were so helpful and encouraging in teaching me.
fgassette - July 29, 2012 at 1:39 pm |
Beautiful, Francine, I loved the slide show and the orchids are stunning.
ailsapm - July 31, 2012 at 7:49 pm |
Thank you. I love the challenges you provide us.
fgassette - August 1, 2012 at 10:58 pm |
Francine, I thoroughly enjoyed it! I’m impressed. I can’t wait for you next one.
canoe & communications - July 31, 2012 at 11:04 pm |
Thank you. I enjoy your blog as well!
fgassette - August 1, 2012 at 10:58 pm |
What a beautiful collection, Francine, I’ve a soft spot for orchids. Well done!
ChgoJohn - July 31, 2012 at 11:35 pm |
Thanks John, They are beautiful flowers with many varieties.
fgassette - August 1, 2012 at 11:01 pm |
Mesmerizing. Orchids are beautiful and exciting. Beautiful flower series.
island traveler - August 4, 2012 at 9:11 am |
Gorgeous blooms and equally beautiful quotes to match! Thanks Francine.
Madhu - August 4, 2012 at 3:10 pm |
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treysmckinney6j - September 22, 2012 at 9:01 pm |