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The Ghost Orchid is an endangered plant found only in the shadowy depths of swamps in south Florida and Cuba. It's not an easy plant to find. It lives a life without leaves...relying instead on photosynthetic roots anchored to the side of a tree (see the background-right in this image). For a few weeks during the rainy season it sends out a stalk with a beautiful white flower. I felt lucky to view several of these rare orchids in June.
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~Taminator Feb 3, 2013
What a joy it is to see. I have only seen two. They are so majestic. great photo!
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~Linfadoro Aug 21, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
It's Gorgeous <3
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~vivilaraherm Dec 28, 2010  Hobbyist Interface Designer
i love this Orchid...
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~DragonridingOboist Aug 10, 2010
That is such an amazing flower! Beautiful picture!
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~andrewrothstein Jan 12, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
Wow! you were in the Fakahatchee I presume? I was just there a week ago and saw one, but not in bloom. Fantastic photograph.
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~romanysoup Dec 20, 2009  Hobbyist Artist
Amazing. =D
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~strangelight Dec 8, 2009
Interesting subject, and a nice exposure.
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~Starchasm Nov 22, 2009
Just beautiful! The half and half background really pulls the bloom into focus.

Amazing photo of a truly incredible plant!
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`koffeeben Nov 22, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
Absolutely stunning.
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`AndyGassner Nov 22, 2009   Photographer
I love the composition and focus, makes the blossom so very delicate. Lovely. :heart:
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