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December’s Solstice

Trichoglottis philippinensis, orchid species flower, Philippine native orchid, dark purple hot pink yellow and white flower, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaHolcoglossum wangii, orchid species flower, China and Vietnam native orchid, white yellow and purple flower, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaPhragmipedium Hanne Popow, Lady Slipper, Phrag, orchid hybrid flower, pink white and yellow flower, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

The winter solstice is a glass-half-full or half-empty issue. It’s easy to lament the shortest day with the least light, but also easy to celebrate the increased light after today.

Renanthera orchid flowers, bright red and yellow flowers, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaDendrobium kingianum 'Beni Otome', orchid species flowers and buds, purple and white flowers, variegated leaves, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaMasdevallia orchid flower, purple and yellow flower, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Sobralia macrantha, orchid species flower, large purple flower, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaMasdevallia orchid flower, possibly Masdevallia princeps, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaPhalaenopsis orchid flowers, Moth Orchid, Phal, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

With the assistance of a few extraordinary orchids, I’m voting for the optimistic, glass-half-full version of things. These brilliant blooms from an old orchid show help to illuminate and commemorate today’s solstice. They are each marvels of nature, just like the cycles of the seasons themselves. Happy holidays. May the new year bring brighter times.

Bulbophyllum rothschildianum 'Red Chimney' FCC/AOS, AKA Cirrhopetalum, orchid species flowers, Daisy Orchid, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaOncidium Moon Shadow 'Tiger Tail', orchid hybrid flowers, yellow white and brown flowers, Dancing Lady Orchid, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaDendrobium cuthbertsonii, orchid plant, orchid flowers and leaves, pink and orange flowers, miniature orchid, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Paphiopedilum flower, Lady Slipper orchid, Paph, side view of flower, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaVanda coerulescens, orchid species flowers, bluish-purple and white flowers, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaEpicattleya Fascination, orchid hybrid flower, Orchids in the Park 2013, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 at 12:02 pm and is filed under Photos.

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