Sunday Photo Challenge – Nature – Bird of Paradise

Nature – “Bird of Paradise”    “Bird of Paradise”                                                                                                           Photography by Isadora Bird of Paradise, also known as Crane flowers is one of the most beautiful exotic flowers. Bird of Paradise is native to South Africa. They bloom from September through May. The flowers of the Birds of Paradise resemble a brightly colored bird in [...]

Weekly Photo Challenge – Unusual

Unusual Orchid ” Lady’s Slipper Orchid” “Yellow Lady’s Slipper”                                                                                 Photography by Isadora   “Red Lady’s Slipper Orchid”                                                                          Photography by Isadora Orchids are seducers. They trick animals into pollinating them and usually give nothing in exchange. Some orchid species mimic nectar-producing flowers to lure bees; others emit the fetid smell of rotting meat to attract carrion flies. [...]

Weekly Photo Challenge: Possibility

This weeks Photo Challenge is : Possiblity. Anyone who has tried to grow orchids knows that the possibility is pretty slim that they will bloom. They are not difficult to grow but they require a different type of care. They do not like their feet wet and love to be fertilized every other week. Hungry [...]

Adam & Eve: An Amusing STory

In defense of my feeling self-indulgent, I decided to impart my silly side by writing my challenge with a bit of humor. I hope it will be taken in that manner. My wish is not to offend anyone’s religion as much as add some levity to my poetry. Namaste … Adam and Eve: An Amusing [...]

Gardening: “My Enchanting Orchids”

Gardening: “My Enchanting Orchids” Gardening has always been a very relaxing hobby for me. I chose to take up gardening because it gives you an opportunity to be fully absorbed in it. There is something about being elbow deep in dirt that fills your mind with thoughts of reflection. Your labors satiate your body in [...]

“My Orchid World”

“My Orchid World” One day, we must all face the passivity of retiring. It is of immense difficulty for men to do than for women. Women seem to manage to find something to occupy themselves with; even if it just keeping our homes clean and tidy. I chose to take up gardening. I always loved [...]