Light is amazing in terms of how it alters what we see and what we don’t. It’s not whats there after all, it is what we see which interests me. Cheers to you my friend~
Orchids are some of my favorite flowers, too I bought a cattleya several years and it bloomed a week ago for the very first time since it has been with me. Thrilled and delighted. I love your purple orchids. Your tag says “dyed” – how do you dye them?
I haven’t tried dying orchids yet. The grower does and sells in four colors, purple, blue, amethyst and I think green. Basically they put food coloring in the water and the plant’s venous system draws the color up as it grows. I have dyed sunflowers, roses and mums, but haven’t tried orchids.
That is odd. They are one of the longest lasting flowers at The Holler. I put them in a window, water them regularly and they last practically forever and bloom and re-bloom. Of course we have continuous sun and lots of warmth so that probably explains the difference.
Orchids are like you cuz, they don’t like cold climes! 🐧🐧
Wonderful series Cindy, the last shot it my favorite ~ I think because of all the great deep hues you have, the lighter crispness of the last one really popped out.
Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
So wrapped up in house things this week I missed this post by Cindy knoke…but the colours of these mystical orchid dragons has given me some ideas for colour schemes.. thanks Cindy
You are the only person who asked! Thank you. I used a black background and darkened it in the photo to midnight causing the colors of the flowers to pop out in amazing ways depending on the amount of light coming in the window. The flower color never changed. The light around it did.
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Beautiful dragons! So lovely…
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You are a lovely friend~ 💜
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Thank you – those orchids are simply breathtaking! I love the lighting you used in the photography…it highlights their beauty perfectly!
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Light is amazing in terms of how it alters what we see and what we don’t. It’s not whats there after all, it is what we see which interests me. Cheers to you my friend~
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reblogged at http://santandreas.tumblr.com/post/151585100401/there-be-dragons
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As J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote: “Never laugh at live dragons.” Spectacular as always.
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Makes me smile. He was a genius. 💜
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Wow! Your photography skills are increasing rapidly, Cindy — well captured!!
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Well thank you! Good to hear & cheers to you~
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Magnifiche foto
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La ringrazio molto e applausi a voi! 💜
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Le sue foto son perfette
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💜💜
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These are beautiful dragons!
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The purple ones are definitely the nicest! 💜
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That blue is so rich. Stunning!
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You are right, blue first in flowers, purple next, both amazing.
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The macro shots a wonderfully detailed
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Amazing color, Cindy!
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Due to the wonders of dye but it is still pretty amazing!
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Gorgeous orchids.
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Merci beaucoup mon ami~
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I like how you thought of them as dragons – so creatively captioned 🙂
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They are friendly purple dragons!

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You have a way of finding the magic in everything. Beautiful!
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You have a way of saving the most amazing dogs. I love them all, and you especially.
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Magnificent in every way! 🙂
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I blog because of people like you Liz~

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What a lovely thing to say, Cindy – thanks so much! 😀💕
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So elegant, my friend! ♡〜ლ(๑癶ᴗ癶๑)ლ〜♡
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The 🐉🐉🐉 and I thank you and wish you a happy Monday! 💜♡〜ლ(๑癶ᴗ癶๑)ლ〜♡💜
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(♡ ὅ ◡ ὅ )ʃ♡
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Your creativity deserves your own personal
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Love it! Thank you! ₍₍ ( ๑॔˃̶◡ ˂̶๑॓)◞♡
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Enticing pictures ..!!
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Very pleased you enjoyed! 🐉
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toll, liebe Cindy, wünsche eine wunderschöne Woche mit wenig Stress
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Was fur ein schoner Wunsch und danke. Ich wunschte, das gleiche fur Sie mein Freund. 🐉
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vielen Dank, alles Gute und eine gute Zeit wünsche ich
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Enticing photos and words! Thanks Cindy. I love macro flower photos!
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The 🐉🐉🐉 and I thank you Brad and cheers to you my friend~
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To beauty, flowers and friends!
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💜
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Love it! Very adorable dragons.
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My 🐉🐉🐉 like you too!
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Awww!
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Absolutely gorgeous!
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Thank you kindly & cheers to you Khaya~ 💜
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Orchids are one of my favorite flowers. These are gorgeous! Great capture. 🙂 xx
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Thank you Vashti and have a wonderful week! 💜
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You do the same. 😀
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Orchids are some of my favorite flowers, too I bought a cattleya several years and it bloomed a week ago for the very first time since it has been with me. Thrilled and delighted. I love your purple orchids. Your tag says “dyed” – how do you dye them?
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I haven’t tried dying orchids yet. The grower does and sells in four colors, purple, blue, amethyst and I think green. Basically they put food coloring in the water and the plant’s venous system draws the color up as it grows. I have dyed sunflowers, roses and mums, but haven’t tried orchids.
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Orchids and I have a love /hate relationship , Cuz. I love their beauty, but hate that it doesn’the last long enough. 🙂 😉
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That is odd. They are one of the longest lasting flowers at The Holler. I put them in a window, water them regularly and they last practically forever and bloom and re-bloom. Of course we have continuous sun and lots of warmth so that probably explains the difference.
Orchids are like you cuz, they don’t like cold climes! 🐧🐧
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Ah, words from a Rose !!! 🙂
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I could certainly live with dragons like that! Gorgeous! HoooooOOOOOOooooooWWWWWWWWWWLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLs to The Holler! 🙂
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When are you bringing that wolf child over here???? 🐺 Of course I am leaving to your country tomorrow!! Laughing, gonna find some 🐻🐻!
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Absolutely breathtaking, Cindy!
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I am jazzed you enjoyed and cheers to you!
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So pretty!
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Merci beaucoup!
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as always, very beautiful
Kisses
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As always from you my friend, very kind! Thank you~
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oh welcome
kisses
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fantastic color 🙂
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Muchas gracias mi amiga!
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You’re most welcome 🙂
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This post is a breath of fresh fire! 😉 TY Cindy! You take the most gorgeous pics.
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Just stunning. I hope you’re having a wonderful week! Thanks for stopping by my blog. -Hope
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Wonderful series Cindy, the last shot it my favorite ~ I think because of all the great deep hues you have, the lighter crispness of the last one really popped out.
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I noticed that too! Thank you for your observant attention to detail Randall & cheers to you~
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Captivating
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Merci beaucoup~
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Wow, fabulous blue! ❤ 🙂
Beautiful photo, Cindy!
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Very happy you enjoyed and cheers to you Amy!
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Truly stunning!
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Grazie mille!
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The more I am visiting your site the more I consider that it’s one of the most aesthetic and fancy blogs I’ve ever seen 🙂
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I am touched by your thoughtful and very kind comment. Thank you & cheers too~
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Gosh, I didn’t realise orchids could be so scary. They could star in a Hitchcock film.
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I could imagine that film, carnivorous orchids escaping the hothouse!
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🙂 🙂
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
So wrapped up in house things this week I missed this post by Cindy knoke…but the colours of these mystical orchid dragons has given me some ideas for colour schemes.. thanks Cindy
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Ooooh lavenders and blues or even purples! Gorgeous~

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Thanks Cindy those have given me some ideas.. hugs
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Breathtaking beauty, Cindy, expertly photographed!
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You are a lovely friend. Thank you~ 💜
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I have never been that keen on orchids, but they are quite astonishing close-up… and I love dragons!
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I am so pleased you have a new perspective and thank you Hilary~
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Black background… excellent idea 🙂 I have much trouble with intense blue-violets (like wild iris) bleeding all over. Your photos are beautiful.
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If they are beautiful, then they are worthy of you. Be well.
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Your Phalaenopsis orchids are exquisite!
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Very pleased you enjoyed & thank you~
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Such great photos 💙
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Happy you like them Charlotte and be well my friend~
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How did you work the lights to give them the glow?
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You are the only person who asked! Thank you. I used a black background and darkened it in the photo to midnight causing the colors of the flowers to pop out in amazing ways depending on the amount of light coming in the window. The flower color never changed. The light around it did.
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Really cool pictures.
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Thanks and so pleased you enjoyed them!
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Reblogged this on SUSANNE LEIST.
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Hugs to you dear Suzanne and be well my friend~ ❤
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This is just awesome Dear Cindy…:-)
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Honored my friend and most appreciative! Be well~
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Beautiful.. 🙋🐦
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Thank you so much & cheers to you~
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