Orchids

Funny thing about Orchids is that the plant itself is usually very spartan and ugly, with a few thick leaves at the base and one long spindly stem holding up a single blossom. But goodness, what a blossom! God's creation is characterized by variety and this is so evident in flowers, but of all the flowers, the Orchid is the one that demands close inspection. The intricacies of its construction, the various shapes and sizes, and the building materials, all make this a most unusual sight. Many Orchids, like this one, look like they are made of plastic as they glisten in the light and have a 'wet' look. And yet, they have a delicate quality about them that says, "Look but do not touch."