Last weekend was the big spring orchid show in Santa Barbara. I was there for most of four days (setup, judging, shopping, teardown, etc.), and I think I have a bit of an orchid hangover, but it was totally worth it! The theme was "Orchidelic," (like psychedelic) so there was plenty of peace and love in the air. Here are just a few pictures:
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Orchidelic Volkswagen Beetle
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Turnout was good despite the inclement weather outside.
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Two views, from different sides, of the amazing display put in by Andy's Orchids
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Orchids and Lava Lamps - Orchidelic!
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My society put in a display, for which we received a third place yellow ribbon. I am also a member of OSSB, who placed 2nd in our class. If you are reading this and you are not a member of a local orchid society, I high recommend that you find one and join!
I brought in the lava lamps from my desk at work to add the right mood to our display:
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Coastal Valley Orchid Society Display
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My favorite:
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One of the only Schomburgkias in the whole show - undulata 'Ft. Caroline'
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Perhaps the best part of the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is getting together with other orchid people, and 2012 was no exception. Some folks come from the far corners of the world, but there are plenty of experts right here in the area too. Here is a nice shot of local orchid legend Paul Gripp and I (thanks to Frank Methman for the photo):
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Paul and I at the show
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And then, just as quickly as it began, it was all over . . .
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The party's over . . .
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I didn't take any pictures of the vendor area, but stay tuned for a post about all the cool orchids I picked up!
Last weekend was the big spring orchid show in Santa Barbara. I was there for most of four days (setup, judging, shopping, teardown, etc.), and I think I have a bit of an orchid hangover, but it was totally worth it! The theme was "Orchidelic," (like psychedelic) so there was plenty of peace and love in the air. Here are just a few pictures:
Amazingly beautiful show for the Orchid lovers. The flower arrangements and the displays were mind blowing, and the assembling of various species of Orchids made the show look like a natural colorful painted canvas. Loved it!
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