tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post8772867575639267202..comments2023-08-26T08:35:59.375-04:00Comments on Incoming BYTES: Captivating Unknowns: Orchids?Raymond Alexander Kukkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-54380291548772849632012-08-13T22:55:45.581-04:002012-08-13T22:55:45.581-04:00Cute, aren't they, Red? ....and it's a tru...Cute, aren't they, Red? ....and it's a true orchid, SO tiny and perfect. It was very difficult to photograph them. Thanks for commenting! ":) ~R Raymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-21457971926236000072012-08-13T19:23:36.972-04:002012-08-13T19:23:36.972-04:00That red one is so very interesting with no leaves...That red one is so very interesting with no leaves. I love the spots.<br />Red.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13452330985798080533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-89378497049540982192012-08-08T13:09:37.739-04:002012-08-08T13:09:37.739-04:00hi Glory, thanks--and yes, they did remind me of w...hi Glory, thanks--and yes, they did remind me of wild ginger also, I thought of that possibility, but it's not ginger. They are rare, we haven't seen anything like them at all. Pretty though, aren't they? Thanks for commenting. ":) ~RRaymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-51799963547738297142012-08-08T11:33:21.489-04:002012-08-08T11:33:21.489-04:00Those rounded leaves reminded me of wild ginger, b...Those rounded leaves reminded me of wild ginger, but I don't suppose they are the same. Lovely flowers made all the more exotic because you have to get down on your belly to truly appreciate them. Great photos!Glorygarden@msn.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05590509665833028919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-78870769425938454132012-08-05T11:27:04.486-04:002012-08-05T11:27:04.486-04:00Hi Renoliz. thanks! ,,,Death Valley? I imagine the...Hi Renoliz. thanks! ,,,Death Valley? I imagine there are many plants there that bloom so seldom they may not have ever been categorized or photographed. That would be a trip of a lifetime to see that!<br /> I'm glad you like the 'green'. It is a huge part of the enjoyment of Nature. I was in Tucson AZ once upon a time --and was amazed how little green there is. <br />Some of the tiniest flowers are amazing and incredibly beautiful, aren't they? Who would have thought these would exist in Northwestern Ontario?I sure do enjoy finding them! Thanks for commenting! ":) ~RRaymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-87932433791286224112012-08-05T10:30:21.144-04:002012-08-05T10:30:21.144-04:00Wonderful photos, Raymand. You never know when yo...Wonderful photos, Raymand. You never know when you will discover something new and exciting and some flowers are so tiny. I have been to Death Valley during the big bloom they have every so often. I have caught the big bloom twice in the 20 or so years I have lived in Nevada. They happen rarely and when they do it is well worth the trip. There were so many types of flowers and some of them so tiny you almost needed a magnifying glass.<br /><br />I love all the green I see in your photos. Sometimes I miss green:)Renolizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640163984011294988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-2343021414604531492012-08-03T19:46:23.678-04:002012-08-03T19:46:23.678-04:00Hi Angie, I'm a firm believer in never interru...Hi Angie, I'm a firm believer in never interrupting anyone's dinner..":) We don't know if these have ever been catalogued or not. I kind of hope not, that would be exciting wouldn't it?<br />Thanks for dropping in! ~RRaymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-75794487792261320252012-08-03T19:23:45.270-04:002012-08-03T19:23:45.270-04:00How lovely!!!! Could you be a famous discoverer s...How lovely!!!! Could you be a famous discoverer soon? I'm glad you didn't remove the bug from his feast :) AngieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-30813025139305608442012-08-03T17:58:59.721-04:002012-08-03T17:58:59.721-04:00Hi Christyb, you're welcome! I think Mr. Bee...Hi Christyb, you're welcome! I think Mr. Beetle was enjoying his breakfast, lunch and dinner on that orchid stalk. "Christyb smiles as she watches Mr. Beetle dine in style". ":) Thanks for commenting, Christy! ~RRaymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-4267970018703297242012-08-03T15:19:19.389-04:002012-08-03T15:19:19.389-04:00These orchids are beautiful! Thanks for showing me...These orchids are beautiful! Thanks for showing me all of the varieties, complete with beautiful photos. I hope Mr Beetle that was in one of the photos is enjoying his home on the flower :)Christy Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038079735340440318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-33971703587139268812012-08-03T10:29:25.065-04:002012-08-03T10:29:25.065-04:00I have no doubts that our climate is changing Raym...I have no doubts that our climate is changing Raymond and that the Earth with Mother nature is working hard behind those changes .. Creating many things our eyes do not always see.. <br />So Well spotted these finds and Im always with head bent when out walking, Ive not found anything so wonderful upon my own travels, Beauty is all around even in a blade of grass... Just think how barren the place would be without our green meadowlands and fields... Im just happy you have shared your find. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-90455164383429299132012-08-02T21:11:22.008-04:002012-08-02T21:11:22.008-04:00Hi Wendy, I'm guessing the plant would have th...Hi Wendy, I'm guessing the plant would have the typical or similar odour if it was related to wintergreen. I HAVE found wintergreen previously and it is lovely stuff, I don't believe this is related at all. <br />I'm kind of hoping all three of them ARE new, because they sure are unique!<br />That Indian pipe only showed up the one year, that is a logical explanation, thanks! I have never seen once since. These flowers are so beautiful aren't they? The photos turned out great...more luck than skill...haha... Thanks for commenting! ~RRaymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-55480114187556227572012-08-02T10:30:07.398-04:002012-08-02T10:30:07.398-04:00Me again! I keep coming back to the photos - they&...Me again! I keep coming back to the photos - they're so good. Now I'm wondering, could these be something in the wintergreen family? Especially that first one. The really neat thing is that there is every possibility of discovering a plant that has never been catalogued before. Maybe the beetle is new too!<br /><br />We had indian pipe at our camp one season at our camp when I was little. I've heard that it feeds on rotting wood (like an old root) beneath the soil. That explains why it doesn't return year after year. It's really special.<br /><br />OK - I should get back to "work." :)<br /><br />~WendyWendy of BearHavenhttp://www.bearhaven.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-10172265586882855092012-08-01T17:52:10.425-04:002012-08-01T17:52:10.425-04:00Hi Vk,,,,I sure do wonder how long it will be betw...Hi Vk,,,,I sure do wonder how long it will be between blooms on these. We've been here 33 years and haven't seen any of them before, (the first Whitewood Orchid I found 3 years ago is nowhere to be seen this year--but we have found other specimens of the same thing in bloom this year-the ones in the pictures)<br />The tiniest red spotted orchid is nowhere to be seen this year,(third year now) and the Whitewood pink-fringed specimen found was the first time one has ever seen around here.<br />They are easily overlooked because of their size, that's always a possibility too. <br />So you have a bear around, be careful! Maybe the wild turkeys are eating your blueberries too! Cedar waxwings ate all of our honeyberries last year. "We share with our little neighbours apparently". ":)) The secret is to grow MORE.....haha Thanks for dropping in, Vk! ~RRaymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-78835431477697846832012-08-01T17:39:56.306-04:002012-08-01T17:39:56.306-04:00Hi Sue, welcome back! It is interesting how small...Hi Sue, welcome back! It is interesting how small these are--and I wonder if they would become bigger in a warmer climate? <br />Even micro-sized, they are so beautiful --and delicate. It is especially interesting that we haven't seen these three up until a couple of years ago when I discovered the Whitewood orchid. Perhaps the climate IS really changing. Nature is wonderful isn't she? Thanks for commenting! ~RRaymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-86925060827482009852012-08-01T17:34:56.210-04:002012-08-01T17:34:56.210-04:00Hi, Wendy! That cute little beetle was making shor...Hi, Wendy! That cute little beetle was making short work of that spike, I watched him for a bit. It's amazing how much they eat! <br />YES, you may well have some of these around--being only 25 miles away or so! DO take some pictures and send them if you find some, ok? Thanks, great to see you! ":) ~RRaymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-33805630727981927172012-08-01T16:52:03.732-04:002012-08-01T16:52:03.732-04:00Wow RK! What beauties...And so small and delicate....Wow RK! What beauties...And so small and delicate. Love orchids! I have several and one blooms 5-6 months! Amazing. Haven't seen any here yet then again I just moved in and haven't walked the property yet. I'm still healing torn ligaments in one knee. I'll get out there next year. Besides, the bear has been in the neighborhood quite a bit recently and I really don't wish to come face to face with it...I'm having to watch the fruit trees carefully so it doesn't come strip them bare. I lost my blueberries and blackberries to the crows :( Hope they enjoyed them. Enjoy your beauties.... Blessings...VKvisionkeeperhttp://oneworldrising.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-88254733785855158862012-08-01T16:46:44.646-04:002012-08-01T16:46:44.646-04:00Great Finds, and I just love Orchids both wild and...Great Finds, and I just love Orchids both wild and cultivated.. these finds you have taken photos of here Raymond are beauties.. Thank you for sharing.. Loved my walk in the woods..Nature is always giving us surprises and we have just noticed a small cherry tree growing in our front garden obviously courtesy of the birds... Nature is a Joy to be in.. ~SueDreamwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163786163908666994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599994070177946721.post-86917645552152145782012-08-01T15:41:53.254-04:002012-08-01T15:41:53.254-04:00Neat! "Would you like fries with that?" ...Neat! "Would you like fries with that?" - Ha ha ha!<br /><br />These look familiar - I think there's something similar in my neck of the woods, admittedly not so far from yours.<br /><br />This weekend I'll grub around a little and report back. Fantastic photos BTW!<br /><br />~WendyWendy of BearHavenhttp://www.bearhaven.canoreply@blogger.com