Purple 4

@Images by KC Photography: They are. It's amazing how small yet beautiful these flowers truly are.

@Mandy: Thanks Mandy; it is a pretty flower. Ground orchids are easy to grow... just stick 'em in the ground and water; make sure they have about a half day of shade (daily) where they're planted. And then they'll bloom for you.

@ColNed Pictures: Thanks ColNed. I appreciate the applause. ;-)

@vu@granby - gilles: Merci, my friend. I think you have it right about those orchids and fashion models being alike. Heh.

@e.: Thanks e. Glad you stopped by.

@Organik: I'm sure glad you are enjoying this series; it just sort of "popped" up, spontaneous-like. I wasn't planning a series but the idea just "struck" me. So... thanks!

@MaryB: You are the rose queen, so to compliment this humble ground orchid from our flower garden is a great kindness. My purple series will take a turn from glorious to somewhat "quirky" for the next two days. I hope humor and purple go together well...

@Lorraine: Funny gal! But thanks a lot! However, don't envy this -- not with the grand atmospheric BW you have posted today.

@Nick Passantino: Thanks Nick; I think the dof adds softness to the shot.

@KMF: Thanks! Glad you came by.

@Rabbit: :-D
<glowing in happy gratitude>

@Laurie: Yes they are delicate. Thanks for commenting, and I hope you're still celebrating your son's homecoming.

@Reza: Thanks.

@amy: I may have the flowers, but you've got the great snow-covered mountains and all that wonderful terrain. Right about now, I'd be glad to trade some flowers for a bit of those beautiful mountains.

@Stunner: Thanks, it is a delicate thing, but easy to grow long as it rains.

@Mingo: Su comentario se aprecia mucho. Bendiciones a usted.

@Lost Valley :-): Wow, am I excited or what? LV, it is so, so, so great to hear from you! Yes we're all ok, and I hope it's likewise for you and yours. Your absent photos and your not being here every day has been tough for many of us. Hoping one day you'll find time to return full time. Oh, and thank you for saying such nice things about my little flower-bed orchid shot. Never thought we'd actually live somewhere that doesn't require a greenhouse to grow them.

@Rebecca: How wonderful; I did not know the orchid is Singapore's national flower. But now that you tell me this, I dedicate this orchid to you Rebecca. Blessings, my friend.

@Shahab: Thank you; I am pleased you are liking this purple series. I hope the next two days are of interest as well. Blessings, my friend.

@bronzebilly u.k.: Glad you like. Blessings, Billy.

@tyan: Yes tyan, these are called "ground orchids" and they grow very easily here. There are more exotic types that require a lot of special care, but these are straight from the flower pot to the ground and they do their bloomin' thing from there. We have three varieties -- this one is the classic orchid look, and there is a yellow variety, and a clustered coral-pink type as well. I like this one the best. BTW, Rebecca told me these are Singapore's national flower and I told her this one is dedicated to her. Well it's also dedicated to you. Best of all, from now on, whenever I walk beside these when they are blooming I shall be reminded of my dear tyan and Rebecca, both Singapore friends, and that will make these orchids all the more wonderful. ;-)

@Jen: Lol. Just for you, Jen...

@Japanalia: Thank you Gabriela, am happy you like this one.