The Flickr Windowsillorchid Image Generatr

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Painters say to keep the wet line running. Here I found myself keeping the focus line running. This distinct focus line is pretty common when you are shooting near the close focus distance of a close focusing lens. It happens when you are on roughly the same level as the subject. I thought it looked cool. Orchids have petals (?) that are often sort of thick and, almost succulent-like in that they can last a long, long time. I find it incredible that some flowers in some Orchid families last weeks, or months even. So anyway this allows one to see markings that are sort of more than skin deep. So I had my Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 90mm F/2.5 with a tube attached. As I turned the focus ring I could see the focus area moving like a sparkly line up and down the petals. I did get some flower photos, but the shiny spots kept me busy for quite a while.

Hmmm, this is new. I had hoped to see the lens ID in the EXIF displayed. I see what I did wrong! I cropped this part out of the original and duplicated the image. Then saved the duplicate separately from the original. I could get the EXIF back since I have the original, but why bother...

It does kind of bug me...I can do it! Hah! It's back!

Pleione Tolima (P. formosana x P. pleionoides hybrid) flower was well formed this year, whiles last year the flower was deformed. Pleione orchids are miniature orchids with large flowers that in the wild grow on foothills and in mountain areas of East and South East countries. Native names include Glory of the East, Himalayan crocus, Indian crocus. 23 wild Pleione species are known (though some argue there are 21 true species) but 362 man-made hybrids are officially registered by the RHS. Hybrids could be conveniently grown on a windowsill due to their miniature size but large showy flowers hens their common names Peacock orchids and Windowsill orchids.

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Pleione orchids series. An attractive Pleione is the last that come to bloom out of 9 hybrids we’ve got early February and probably most handsome looking one. It was labelled Pleione speciose ‘Blakeway Philips’ (also known as Pln. pleionoides ‘Blakeway Philips’). This is not a registered hybrid accepted by the RHS. Some sites list it as a clone of variable appearance and Google images were not helpful in finding what flowers should look like – thrill of the unknown. Here is our ‘version’ of Pleione 'Blakeway Phillips', and it’s still growing. Pleione orchids are miniature orchids with large flowers that in the wild grow on foothills and in mountain areas of East and South East countries. Common names include Peacock orchids thank to large showy flowers or Windowsill orchids due to small plant sizes. Native names include Glory of the East, Himalayan crocus, Indian crocus. 362 different garden hybrids are registered officially by the RHS.

The flowers are now long gone, but their beauty and elegance live in images.
Pleione orchid series.

This genus of dwarf orchids is named Pleione after the sea nymph Pleione, the mother of the seven sisters Pleiades according to Greek mythology. In the wild, these little orchids grow on foothills and in mountain areas of East and South East countries. 23 wild Pleione species known (though some argue there are 21 true species) but 362 man-made hybrids are officially registered by the RHS. Hybrids could be conveniently grown on a windowsill due to their miniature size but large showy flowers.

Here is our windowsill Pleiones' display from just over a month ago (from left to right): Pleione Vesuvius (Pln. bulbocodioides x Pln. confuse, reg. 1978), Pleione Tongariro ‘Jackdaw’ (Pln. Versailles x Pln. pleionoides, reg. 1981) & Pleione Versailles ‘Bucklebury’ (Pln. formosana x Pln. limprichtii, reg. 1966).

one windowsill neighbourhood – stick to the rules of engagement. Pleione orchid series. Two Pleione Tongariro ‘Jackdaw’ (Pln. Versailles x Pln. pleionoides) and three Pleione Vesuvius (Pln. bulbocodioides x Pln. x confuse). Both are recognised double hybrids; Pln. Vesuvius registered in 1978 and Pln. Tongaririo registered in 1981 amongst other officially recognised by the RHS. Pleione orchids are miniature orchids with large flowers that in the wild grow on foothills and in mountain areas of East and South East countries. Common names include Peacock orchids thank to large showy flowers or Windowsill orchids due to small plant sizes. Native names include Glory of the East, Himalayan crocus, Indian crocus.

Pleione orchids series. Just coming to bloom. Pleione orchids are miniature orchids with large flowers that in the wild grow on foothills and in mountain areas of East and South East countries. Common names include Peacock orchids thank to large showy flowers or Windowsill orchids due to small plant sizes. Native names include Glory of the East, Himalayan crocus, Indian crocus. Many garden hybrids are available. Pleione pleionoides ‘Blakeway Philips’ (other names may include Pleione speciosa 'Blakeway Phillips', but it seems is not registered officially as confirmed hybrid) is the latest of the hybrids that is coming to bloom in our little Pleione collection.

Pleione orchids series. The two large flowers on one stem of the Pleione vesuvius, a hybrid of Pln. confusa x Pln. pleionoides. Pleione orchids are miniature orchids with large flowers that in the wild grow on foothills and in mountain areas of East and South East countries. Common names include Peacock orchids thank to large showy flowers or Windowsill orchids due to small plant sizes. Native names include Glory of the East, Himalayan crocus, Indian crocus. There are 362 Pleione hybrids registered with the RHS. Pleione vesuvius (Pln. bulbocodioides x Pln. confuse) is a double hybrid, as Pln. confusa is itself a hybrid of Pln. forrestii x Pln. albiflora. It has been developed in 1978.

Pleione orchids series. Tall and handsome pleione ‘Brigadoon’ (P. confusa x P. pleionoides) with two attractive pleiones ‘Hekla’ (P. pleionoides x P. humilis) by the sides.
Pleione orchids are miniature orchids with large flowers that in the wild grow on foothills and in mountain areas of East and South East Asia. Common names include Peacock orchids thank to large showy flowers or Windowsill orchids due to small plant sizes. Native names include Glory of the East, Himalayan crocus, Indian crocus. Many garden hybrids are available.

Pleione orchids series. This genus of dwarf orchids is named Pleione after the sea nymph Pleione, the mother of the seven sisters Pleiades according to Greek mythology. Raising Pleiades, an open star cluster in the deep night sky, also nominated the opening of sea navigation in the ancient world. These are recent addition to our windowsill start blooming. Pleione orchids are miniature orchids with large flowers that in the wild grow THe on foothills and in mountain areas of East and South East countries. Common names include Peacock orchids thank to large showy flowers or Windowsill orchids due to small plant sizes. Native names include Glory of the East, Himalayan crocus, Indian crocus. Many garden hybrids are available. This pair is Pleione Hekla, originated from Pleione pleionoides x Pleione humilis hybridisation.

...orchids. Pleione orchids series. Recent addition to our windowsill start blooming. Pleione orchids are miniature orchids with large flowers that in the wild grow on foothills and in mountain areas of East and South East countries. Common names include Peacock orchids thank to large showy flowers or Windowsill orchids due to small plant sizes. Native names include Glory of the East, Himalayan crocus, Indian crocus. Many garden hybrids are available. This pair is Pleione Hekla, originated from Pleione pleionoides x Pleione humilis hybridisation.

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Pleione forrestii, glasshouse, late March. The only yellow Pleione species - and one with a strong scent of primroses. It occurs from China (northwestern Yunnan) to northern Myanmar. It was named in honour of George Forrest (1873-1932).

Pleione forrestii, glasshouse, late March. The only yellow Pleione species - and one with a strong scent of primroses. It occurs from China (northwestern Yunnan) to northern Myanmar. It was named in honour of George Forrest (1873-1932).

Small, ground growing, almost hardy orchid native to Taiwan (formerly Formosa). Grows well in a mix of bark chips and chopped up moss on a cool windowsill. Bulbs are annual and need dividing and re-potting when dormant, usually December. Will also grow in a warm sheltered spot in the garden. Likes limrich soil andpartial shade. Divide as usual.