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When it’s cold and nasty and you can’t afford a tropical
vacation, what do you do? Either screw with the lizard or head to the Greater
Lansing Orchid Society 32nd annual orchid show. The lizard was in a
grumpy mood so we chose the orchid show.
I have to admit that a few of my stereotypes were blown
away. I assumed that there would be a few orchid nuts sitting around talking
about the appropriate soil pH to grow ram’s head orchid. There were a bunch of
people there comprising just about every size, shape, color, age, or
orientation you could think of.
I can see the fascination with orchids. Kind of like
dragonflies. Amazing variety of colors shapes. Some are common and can be found
just about anywhere. Some can only be found in rare conditions. And they are
very photogenic. In color or black and white. When I was there we couldn’t use
flash or tripods. Tomorrow they have a photography time but we have other plans
so I had to make do with what I could. I may have to take up orchid growing so
I have some easy subjects.
Ed's and Lise's Biggish Years 