Norm Dulak
10-16-2015, 07:35 AM
D7200 w/28-300mm @ 210mm, hand held
ISO 800; f/7.1, 1/200 sec.; MM -0.33
The color and shape of this Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) bud caught my eye in the Longwood Gardens Conservatory. And there is a remarkable story behind this plant.
It has been nicknamed "Lady of the Night," because beautiful white blossoms emerge from the bud only in the dark of night. And the blossoms emit a warmth and fragrance that, in their native forest setting, attract hummingbird, bat and moth pollinators.
All comments and suggestions are welcome.
ISO 800; f/7.1, 1/200 sec.; MM -0.33
The color and shape of this Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) bud caught my eye in the Longwood Gardens Conservatory. And there is a remarkable story behind this plant.
It has been nicknamed "Lady of the Night," because beautiful white blossoms emerge from the bud only in the dark of night. And the blossoms emit a warmth and fragrance that, in their native forest setting, attract hummingbird, bat and moth pollinators.
All comments and suggestions are welcome.