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Section of Paph pinnocchio bloom

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By Meanie


Section of Paph pinnocchio bloom (paphiopedilum)

As this bloom was a little past it's best I decided to cut it in half and take a few photos.



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Amazing close~up......

4 Mar, 2011

 

Thanks Milky. It was quite good fun!

4 Mar, 2011

 

fascinating !

4 Mar, 2011

 

It does offer a new perspective doesn't it.....

4 Mar, 2011

 

I love to see the structure of a flower close up

4 Mar, 2011

 

I'm on the lookout for other "victims" Hywell.

4 Mar, 2011

 

lol. I like the idea :o) I suppose you need a sharp blade.

4 Mar, 2011

 

I have one of these Hywel

http://www.gatcosharpeners.com/product/carbide/edgemate_carbide.mgi

I gave my filleting knife four strokes through it and it went through the flower like a hot knife through butter!!!!

4 Mar, 2011

 

It's a good thing to have then

4 Mar, 2011

 

Sue doesn't think so - she took a fingernail clean off after I'd done the kitchen knives!!!

4 Mar, 2011

 

Oh ! I don't think I'll get one then :( Lucky it was only Sue's nail.

4 Mar, 2011

 

Lucky for me you mean!!

4 Mar, 2011

 

Yes I suppose lol :)

4 Mar, 2011



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