Finally - My Vinicolor Paph is Open!!!!

[mauraec]

This is Paph. Rubyweb x Paph. Hilo Red Shift. I've only been waiting an endless 2 months or so for it to raise its head and uncurl those side petals. I don't think it's as dark as Paph Vinings Noir 'Henry's Turn', HCC/AOS, but the size, color, shape, and markings are pretty nice. Yay!!!! I think it'll be going to judging weekend after next.










By the way, the difference in the color of the backgrounds is due to the flash used on the first photo - no flash on the 2nd. Both shots get the bloom clor right though, which is always nice. (my D80 this time - not the Canon G11)

[cakedaddy]

Lovely vinicolor Maura!
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[catttan]

Very lovely vinicolor, Maura. Best of luck at the judging table.

[OrchidAddict]

Oh, that's lovely!! What a gorgeous color! Way to go!

[tucker85]

Beautiful! Very dark colors. I love that mottled foliage also. Good growing.

[Desdinova]

Absolutely love vinis. I can't grow 'em for beans, but I will ALWAYS admire someone else's. Grats!

[Brutal_Dreamer]

SO pretty, Maura. Love this little paph orchid.

cheers,
BD