Orchid House, Longwood Gardens

By Roy Kelley

Industry Observer with Retired

February 04, 2013 03:30 AM

Orchid House, Longwood Gardens

During the holidays, families travel to Longwood Gardens to see the annual display, A Longwood Christmas. However, there are other garden treasures to be found during your visit. At any time of the year, Dolores and I enjoy spending some time in the Orchid House which is a section of the very large Conservatory. Follow the Acacia Passage from the Orangery to the Orchid House for very special experience.

"This room houses the best of Longwood’s more than 3,200 different types of orchids. At any one time approximately 200 to 500 plants at peak bloom add color and scent the air. Ferns, ivies, and peace lilies (Spathiphyllum) provide a green backdrop for the myriad of blossoms."

Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments that you will wish to share. By the way, life is better when there are flowers to photograph.

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Photographs by Roy Kelley. Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments and support. You should include Longwood Gardens on your list of places to visit.

This photograph is from our Imagination series...just for fun.

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Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dec 31, 2012 01:33 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Roy,

Those are gorgeous. I am amazed at the number of shapes and colors. :)

Steve

Dec 31, 2012 02:52 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Roy,

Congratulations. This post is now featured on "Speechless Sundays." :)

Steve

Jan 05, 2013 03:28 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank, Steve. I appreciate the feature recognition.

Jan 05, 2013 07:36 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Les & Sarah Oswald

Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA

Broker, Realtor and Investor

Roy - they are so beautiful. You most definitely have an eye for beauty. Thanks for sharing the photos.

Jan 14, 2013 02:14 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Maria Morton

Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Roy, your orchid photos are fantastic! Love all the colors and shapes of the various orchids.

Jan 20, 2013 09:22 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are always appreciated. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Jan 20, 2013 10:00 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Janna Scharf

Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene, ID

Coeur d'Alene Idaho Real Estate Expert

What beautiful orchids, and what a wonderful photographer you are!

Jan 27, 2013 12:17 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Roy- I can never see these beautiful orchids enough. The orchid from the Imagination Series could be framed!

Feb 04, 2013 03:37 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Li Read

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC

Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

So beautiful, Roy...thanks for letting us all be a part of your life, with these photos.

Feb 04, 2013 03:44 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

DeeDee Riley

Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA

Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Roy,

I can't imagine 500 blooming Orchids! That would be like heaven!!!

Have a great week!

Feb 04, 2013 03:51 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is always a pleasure to receive your comments.

Have an outstanding week. Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments when you are out and about in your community and your travels.

Feb 05, 2013 02:57 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Roy,

Congratulations. Your post is now featured in "Tuesday's Treasures." :)

Steve

Feb 08, 2013 11:17 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Sharon & Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN

West Lafayette homes for sale

Amazing photos, Roy! I bet you shot over 1,000 of the 3200 subjects to photograph!

Feb 10, 2013 02:21 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments and support.

Special thanks, Steve, for the feature recognition.

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Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Feb 10, 2013 03:38 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

The third ones down look like natures way of sticking out a tongue at you. They are all gorgeous.

Nov 22, 2014 11:59 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Chris Ann Cleland - Longwood Gardens is close enough for a day trip from our area and is a very special place during the annual Longwood Christmas events.

Nov 23, 2014 01:27 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I used some of the content of this blog for a new blog to be posted on Oct. 4, 2016.

Sep 18, 2016 05:29 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

When you have the opportunity, visit Longwood Gardens, one of our favorite travel destinations.

Sep 18, 2016 05:30 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes good to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for new posts.