Orchids at the SF Botanical Garden

There are apparently more than 25,000 documented species of orchids.  These pink orchids seem to be one of the more common types of orchids… …but this dracula orchid was a new one for me. In other news, apparently the vanilla plant is a type of orchid. On Today’s Date in the Past: Old Barn West […]

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Temple Gate in the Japanese Tea Garden

When I visited the Japanese Tea Garden for the first time last August, I mistakenly thought there were two pagodas in the garden.  However, I now understand that these shots are actually of an ornate temple gate that leads to a single pagoda in the serene garden.  Unfortunately, the temple gate has been cordoned off for renovations both […]

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Pink Flax in the San Francisco Botanical Garden

I couldn’t chose between these two photographs of pink flax, so I thought I’d post both.  Do you have a preference?  Any other feedback for me? Pink Flax Photo #1. Pink Flax Photo #2.

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Close, Closer, Closest: Pagoda in the Japanese Tea Garden

I’m always excited when I have an opportunity to shoot the same subject on multiple occasions.  I learn a lot from my first pass at a special place or event, and am pleased when I can have a second go at it to improve my shots.  Even for seasoned photographers, I would imagine they appreciate […]

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