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Charlie Victor · 12-24-2020, 06:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Not really an orchid but commonly known as such. A native of Mexico ending up on our shores in Durban.

---------- Post added 12-24-20 at 06:40 AM ----------

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Images of roses probably outnumber those of hibiscus, but I still think the latter are the most irresistible blossoms for a photographer.

I tend to agree with you on that. This is an exceptionally beautiful specimen!
Best.

**jersey** · 12-25-2020, 05:27 AM - **4 Likes**

OrchidJulie · 12-26-2020, 06:36 AM - **3 Likes**

First, "torch ginger", Etlingera elatior, and then "Brazilian red cloak", Megaskepasma erythrochlamys (say that five times...)

**WPRESTO** · 12-26-2020, 02:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Two more orchids whose identity I would not hazard to guess. I suspect the first one is an insect-mimic.

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OrchidJulie · 12-27-2020, 07:47 AM - **1 Like**

Gorgeous! The first one is an Oncidium-alliance hybrid of some sort, maybe a Colmanara. Not an expert on this group of orchids, sorry, but there are indeed some insect-mimics among them. Second one is a hybrid Phalaenopsis.

**Minimonster** · 01-16-2021, 03:48 PM - **2 Likes**

Daffodils. K1 with K 55/1.8

**WPRESTO** · 01-17-2021, 04:21 AM - **1 Like**

Not very large, but no one will force me to delete the image from this thread. SCAN

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Ivan · 01-25-2021, 12:53 PM - **4 Likes**

**WPRESTO** · 01-25-2021, 04:30 PM - **2 Likes**

Daisy, SCAN

Ivan · 01-26-2021, 07:12 AM - **2 Likes**

A bit of the spring of the twentieth year.

**WPRESTO** · 01-26-2021, 07:50 AM - **3 Likes**

Fuzzy flower.SCAN

**rjbrett** · 01-29-2021, 11:32 PM - **2 Likes**

Endemic River Lillies, Pentax KP & SMC Pentax FA* 24mm f2,

**Tonytee** · 01-30-2021, 03:37 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Fuzzy flower.SCAN

GEEEZZZZ!! What an absolutely striking floral image. Well executed sir.

Tony

**WPRESTO** · 01-30-2021, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

GEEEZZZZ!! What an absolutely striking floral image. Well executed sir.

Tony

Thanks Tony.

12-24-2020, 06:36 AM - 2 Likes	#2641
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Cactus Orchid Not really an orchid but commonly known as such. A native of Mexico ending up on our shores in Durban. ---------- Post added 12-24-20 at 06:40 AM ---------- Originally posted by WPRESTO Images of roses probably outnumber those of hibiscus, but I still think the latter are the most irresistible blossoms for a photographer. I tend to agree with you on that. This is an exceptionally beautiful specimen! Best.

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