Here’s a shot I took today :)

Keep ‘em rolling…

Wonderful clarity, especially the reflection on the water…

another waterlily :)

Oooooh!

superb, and this is the photography I’m speaking of, not the waterlilly I’m afraid…

here’s an orchid I saved from a rubbish-pile… it never flowered but this year, with the great wet season we have had, it came to bloom…

It’s a bit like a Cooktown Orchid, but I am lead to believe it is a hybrid from Malaysia…

pain master said:

here’s an orchid I saved from a rubbish-pile… it never flowered but this year, with the great wet season we have had, it came to bloom…

It’s a bit like a Cooktown Orchid, but I am lead to believe it is a hybrid from Malaysia…

Yes, orchids can “sulk” for years, so I’ve heard…but this would be what they do in the wild, anyway…

pain master said:

here’s an orchid I saved from a rubbish-pile… it never flowered but this year, with the great wet season we have had, it came to bloom…

It’s a bit like a Cooktown Orchid, but I am lead to believe it is a hybrid from Malaysia…

Snap.

nice one Bubba, is yours a Cooktown Orchid? I was told recently that the Cooktown Orchid is the floral emblem of Qld.

pain master said:

nice one Bubba, is yours a Cooktown Orchid? I was told recently that the Cooktown Orchid is the floral emblem of Qld.

I’ve no idea what it is. I picked it up on the nursery reject table with just a generis Dendrobium label.

This one is more like a Cooktown, I think.

I am good friends with one of the best orchid growers in PNG so I shall ask him next week… he did tell me even before it flowered what colour it would be….

Bubba Louie said:

pain master said:

nice one Bubba, is yours a Cooktown Orchid? I was told recently that the Cooktown Orchid is the floral emblem of Qld.

I’ve no idea what it is. I picked it up on the nursery reject table with just a generis Dendrobium label.

Mine is actually a much deeper colour than the photo shows.

pain master said:

I am good friends with one of the best orchid growers in PNG so I shall ask him next week… he did tell me even before it flowered what colour it would be….

I’d love to know. People keep asking me. Whatever it is it’s a good reliable flowerer.

Anyone still around?

Just been out collecting the dog poop for the worm farm. Bit hot out there so I’m going to rest inside for a bit.

bon008 said:

Anyone still around?

Just been out collecting the dog poop for the worm farm. Bit hot out there so I’m going to rest inside for a bit.

I’ve just come back….working my way through the posts

Fanstastic photos as always PM.

A lot of random shots from today.

Missed a couple.

Bubba Louie said:

A lot of random shots from today.

Ah, Brisbane! Hope I’ve selected the right one!

Bubba Louie said:

A lot of random shots from today.

Nope, this is the one I meant!

Bubba Louie said:

A lot of random shots from today.

Beautiful Bubba. Was just showing OH the before and after photos on Facebook of your house. How long have you been in the house? I’ve forgotten…you did tell us before I think

pain master said:

Here’s a shot I took today :)

luvly colours – and look there’s a perfect reflection.
you guys got no wind up there?
great shot

pain master said:

another waterlily :)

i’m in awe – now the reflections are on a petal – and the colours are great.
well done peddle puller.

pain master said:

Here’s a shot I took today :)

oh, oh, oh! beautiful!

A lot of random shots from today
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wow bubba – your garden is looking mighty fine today – even the lawn is bursting forth – had a bit of rain have we ?

Dinetta said:

Bubba Louie said:

A lot of random shots from today.

Nope, this is the one I meant!

they’re pelagoniums aren’t they ?

AnneS said:

Beautiful Bubba. Was just showing OH the before and after photos on Facebook of your house. How long have you been in the house? I’ve forgotten…you did tell us before I think

About 8 years. The garden was totally bare when we bought it.

Dinetta said:

Bubba Louie said:

A lot of random shots from today.

Ah, Brisbane! Hope I’ve selected the right one!

The right one for what?

pepe said:

A lot of random shots from today
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wow bubba – your garden is looking mighty fine today – even the lawn is bursting forth – had a bit of rain have we ?

We certainly have. :)

pepe said:

Dinetta said:

Bubba Louie said:

A lot of random shots from today.

Nope, this is the one I meant!

they’re pelagoniums aren’t they ?

Bambino Bougainvillea “Nonya”.

Bubba Louie said:

pepe said:

Dinetta said:

Nope, this is the one I meant!

they’re pelagoniums aren’t they ?

Bambino Bougainvillea “Nonya”.

thank you – that is a lot more tropical – i must get new glasses LOL.

Wow! what stunning photos PM! I’m in awe of your talent as always.

Your place is looking lovely Bubba.

wind comes around July normally.

thanks guys :)

Bubba Louie said:

AnneS said:

Beautiful Bubba. Was just showing OH the before and after photos on Facebook of your house. How long have you been in the house? I’ve forgotten…you did tell us before I think

About 8 years. The garden was totally bare when we bought it.

Morning all.

Sure puts my garden of 6 years to shame…but then again different climate, different growing conditions (ie Brisbane v South Coast)….also cause we are on tank it is really only the vegie garden that get watered. Everything else has to survive on rainfall

pepe said:

Bubba Louie said:

pepe said:

they’re pelagoniums aren’t they ?

Bambino Bougainvillea “Nonya”.

thank you – that is a lot more tropical – i must get new glasses LOL.

btw – who does the topiary on those spheres – how do you do it ?

pepe said:

btw – who does the topiary on those spheres – how do you do it ?

Eye-catching, isn’t it?

pain master said:

Here’s a shot I took today :)

That is a beauty! You have got to be pleased with that one. I love that the light is dull or maybe early morning. Makes the white more brilliant. Perfect reflection.

pain master said:

another waterlily :)

And again. Perfect!

A lot of random shots from today.

Your wannabe country place looks good Bubba. You like the unusual don’t you? Plants I mean.

pepe said:

pain master said:

another waterlily :)

i’m in awe – now the reflections are on a petal – and the colours are great.
well done peddle puller.

I think you could mean” leaf” Pepe but I won’t mention it.

Dendrobium biggibum is the floral emblem of QLD and it also grows in PNG. Some of the orchids of Australia were here from gondwanaland and others are interlopers since.
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“biggibum”? is that the correct speling?

pomolo said:

pepe said:

pain master said:

another waterlily :)

i’m in awe – now the reflections are on a petal – and the colours are great.
well done peddle puller.

I think you could mean” leaf” Pepe but I won’t mention it.

i meant pedal too – glad noone mentioned it.

Dinetta said:

“biggibum”? is that the correct speling?

yes http://asgap.org.au/APOL23/sep01-2.html

pomolo said:

pain master said:

Here’s a shot I took today :)

That is a beauty! You have got to be pleased with that one. I love that the light is dull or maybe early morning. Makes the white more brilliant. Perfect reflection.

Thanks Pomolo :)