The Stanhopea orchids are among the favorites of orchid enthusiasts. This one is found on the eastern slope of the Andes in Ecuador and in Columbia and Peru.

When they bloom the spikes emerges from the bottom of the plant and so they hang down rather than growing upright. The blossoms only last for several days, but when in bloom there is nothing more spectacular.

As a result of these Stanhopea orchid characteristics, orchid lovers spend a lot of the day looking at them while they can.

Capturing them on print allows us to enjoy them for much longer than the few days they are in bloom. And that is heavenly!