pink lady’s-slipper orchid
As part of my Explore Calgary Project I want to visit activities and events happening around Calgary. The Foothills Orchid Society hold an annual show at the Triwood Community Center, some time in May. On display are beautiful and show the dedication members have to their plants. Last year I went early Sunday morning, just as the doors were opening, so it wasn’t too busy. If you are planning on taking pictures, be aware of other guest to the show, try not to take up too much space or stay in one place to long. Use either off camera or diffused flash to prevent harsh shadows.
The Triwood Community Center is holding their winter festival February 17, 2012: skating, winter games, campfire, definitely something else to add to my calendar for my explore Calgary Project.
Very well done!!
thanks Rick
Stunning:)
thanks digginher,
It looks gorgeous!
I often go to Bow Valley provincial Park to photograph the wild yellow and white Ladys’ Slippers
Hi Stewart – I did not know wild orchids were in the area! let me know if you are going out this year, I would love to see the flowers in bloom!
Beautiful photo (and subject); I’m hoping to finally get to the orchid show this year (I’ve been meaning to go forever!). Thanks for the tip about the Triwood Winter Festival, might have to check that out!
Hi Sheryl, thanks for taking time to comment, so glad you like the photo. Maybe we will see you at the winter festival!
Gorgeous! If you are ever down in Branson, MO visit College of the Ozarks greenhouses. They have one of the largest collections of rare lady slippers in the USA. I loved working there, especially during Jan/Feb!!!
Hi Jen, thanks for visiting the blog and for taking time to comment. I have never been to MIssouri, but you can bet that if I do get there I will be coming for a visit! I just checked out the official webiste for the city and it looks like a great place to visit. thanks for the tip, so glad you like the photo. I do have others from the show that I will be posting at a later date!
So lovely! I just adore purple and purple flowers especially.
Hi Naomi, I am glad you like the flower, purple is a beautiful color!