Winter 2011

Inside Photography - Orchids

Another option is to photograph plants at a greenhouse or conservatory. I took the following images at Orchids by Housermann, a greenhouse in Villa Park. Because orchids come in unusual shapes, they are quite fun to photograph. I especially like pitcher plants which supplement photosynthesis with insects. (Insects are a good source of nitrogen.)

orchid “Feed me Seymour.”
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orchid If you use your imagination, what do you see in the inside of this pitcher plant? I see a skull wearing a mardi gras hat.
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