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To many people the term Cattleya is synonymous with orchids. For a long period, a Cattleya corsage was a prerequisite for any special occasion and as a result the Cattleya has often been called the Queen of Orchids. While no longer the reigning queen of the orchid floral industry it is difficult not to be impressed by a well-flowered Cattleya. No longer limited to white and various shades of lavender and purple, high quality flowers are available in the entire color spectrum (except true blue) and in a wide range of plant sizes. Most Cattleyas and their relatives are easy to grow.

A passionate nature and travel photographer loving it more and more as I travel the world. The more I travel the more I am in love with our planet and hoping and praying that we don't take it for granted and preserve the beauty for future generations. For the record I have visited all seven continents. Now we are doing country by country. Not sure if I will be able to see all that I want to see and experience in my life time. "When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence " Ansel Adams. " A great photograph is a full expression of what one feels about what is being photographed in the deepest sense, and is, there by, a true expression about what feels...