Stand in awe
—look at orchids—
Hampton Court Show shows
orchestras of orchids,
a fanfare of maidenhair fern frames a backdrop
—handbags and gladrags—
vessels to hold plants.
Polly Stretton © 2018
A beautiful picture of orchids and maidenhair fern – with thanks to: http://www.fleuropean.com/theres-no-denying-destiny/
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05/07/2018 at 13:24
Beautiful
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05/07/2018 at 13:36
A lovely evocation of the flower show Polly. Nicely done from the big to the small picture.
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05/07/2018 at 13:37
Thank you, Diane. So many wonderful flowers – hard to choose one out of so many!
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05/07/2018 at 14:23
“orchestras of orchids”—Lovely visual.
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05/07/2018 at 16:44
Thanks Carrie, the different forms of orchids lend themselves to such a description 🙂
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05/07/2018 at 21:17
A wonderful tribute to a remarkable plant.
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05/07/2018 at 21:28
They are amazing – thank you for your comment 🙂
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05/07/2018 at 21:52
Lovely. I wonder who was conducting?
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06/07/2018 at 02:44
I can imagine that André Rieu might make a good job of it! 😉
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06/07/2018 at 18:45
Oh I feel I need to see this show.
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06/07/2018 at 21:25
Probably still available on BBC iPlayer, Elaine 🙂
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09/07/2018 at 07:43
Really good
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09/07/2018 at 07:58
Thanks Gary 🙂 x
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