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12-NOV-2009

New bloom

I'm very pleased with this flower as it means my orchid has come back to life.
I bought it in a supermarket way back in the Spring, enjoyed its blooms for
a couple of months and then expected that would be the end of it. I carefully
neglected it, just occasionally giving it some water, so much to my surprise
and delight it has now produced three stems bursting with buds and this
flower has even come into bloom. Orchids, which I thought expensive and
fussy, could prove to be my kind of plant after all.
Had a very busy day at work, then had to cover a protest rally about plans
to take vital services including A&E and intensive care from our local hospital
so I'll catch up on commenting tomorrow.

Nikon D90
1/160s f/7.1 at 50.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Neal Nye14-Nov-2009 12:50
Such a pretty little face she has. Clearly, you're doing everything right!
slhoornstra13-Nov-2009 18:59
Good luck to you , Mairead and congrats on the orchid care!!
Keith O'Brien13-Nov-2009 17:58
Lovely textures and tones. V
Valene13-Nov-2009 17:31
Wonderful surprise for you, beautiful shot.
Colin Storey13-Nov-2009 10:52
Green fingers you must have, love the shot.
Máire Uí Mhaicín13-Nov-2009 10:04
A lovely surprise to find a plant that will reward you unexpectedly with a vibrant bloom like this.
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