An orchid in winter light

Standing at the sink, and looking left, the buds on a coral-colored orchid reflected a clear yellow in the afternoon light. 

orchid in late afternoon light

The brightness of the buds surprised me, but the late afternoon sun focused their glow, in a way not particularly captured by the iPhone, but something to remember, nevertheless.

An orchid in winter

We have a row of orchids along the kitchen windows, which have flourished in the light there.  This is the first year that they've re-flowered, testament to their site and evolving care (not mine).

This one is particularly lovely;  illuminated by late afternoon light, its graceful stem, elongated by the sun's changing angles over the day, frames the edge of the window looking towards the deck.

orchid in late afternoon light