Thank you so much Mary. Funny how one doesn’t notice details sometimes until it’s too late? I didn’t notice the spots on the flower petals until this posted. So I went back and spot removed them for a more perfect flower.
Thank you so much Tom. I should show you the original image as I was able to soften things with a preset within Nik Color Efex. After I posted this I noticed the spots, so the final image I have is near perfection with spot removal. 🙂
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
great photo…….
Thank you V4vikey
Beautiful orchid, and I love the quote, Emily. 🙂
I hope your day was beautiful Sylvia.
Always. 🙂
Stunning photo!
Thank you so much Fatima!
Ok, well I’m a huge sucker for purple so I automatically like this a lot Emily!
I’m so happy to brighten your day with this purple orchid Phil. 🙂 Thank you!
Complex delicacy at its best – such vibrancy for the orchid with complementary color of the fern. Wonderful angle and lighting.
Thank you so much Mary. Funny how one doesn’t notice details sometimes until it’s too late? I didn’t notice the spots on the flower petals until this posted. So I went back and spot removed them for a more perfect flower.
I’m not into floral photography myself, but, my goodness this was a nice greeting to your blog this morning. 😉
At least it isn’t a snake right Lynne? So happy to hear that this started your day off right today. 🙂
Oh gawd, not snakes, please!
How did I guess ! I don’t like snakes either.
Hot Pinkness – WOW!!! Happy Monday:)
Thanks Renee ! Happy beginning of the week to you as well.
What a beautiful flower, Emily, and a real brain teaser for the morning.
It is true Corinne..most times I pick option “B” Go out and enjoy the world.
Wonderful shot… 🙂
Merci Monsieur!
Wow, that orchid is an amazing shade of purple. So vibrant! Beautiful photo.
Thank you so very much ! This is at Longwood Gardens in Chester, PA. Talk about beautiful!
P.S. I am in complete agreement with E.B. White. 🙂
I want that orchid. Mine has finished flowering. What vivid purple colour.
This was taken at Longwood Gardens during their “Orchid Extravanganza.” You would go crazy ! THOUSANDS of orchids blooming. Truly spectacular.
Nice orchid fronting that very soft DOF background. Good frame.
Thank you so much Tom. I should show you the original image as I was able to soften things with a preset within Nik Color Efex. After I posted this I noticed the spots, so the final image I have is near perfection with spot removal. 🙂
Lovely capture there Bella! The colour is stunning!
Thank you so much Happy!
Something beautiful and a little inspiration is a great beginning to any day.
Thank you so much Charlie. We all can use more beauty and positive inspiration in our lives. We are on this earth to celebrate life!
3 words ~ Vibrant, clear…, and stunning!
A perfect orchid for a perfect friend. Thank you Judy!