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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Orchids at The U.S. Botanic Garden and Conservatory






The U.S. Botanic Garden, established by Congress in 1820, is a living plant museum located on the National Mall across from the U.S. Capitol. The Conservatory reopened in December 2001 after a four-year renovation, showcasing an impressive state-of-the-art indoor garden with approximately 4,000 seasonal, tropical and subtropical plants. The U.S. Botanic Garden is administered by the Architect of the Capitol and offers special exhibits and educational programs throughout the year. 

The U.S. Botanic Garden is located across from the U.S. Capitol Building along First St. SW, between Maryland Ave. and C St. Bartholdi Park sits behind the Conservatory and is accessible from Independence Ave., Washington Ave. or First St. The closest Metro station is Federal Center SW. 

The following pictures were taken from the site. If you are ever in Washington, be sure to go. It is fabulous.
http://dc.about.com/od/touristattractions/a/USBotanicalGard.htm




This post is linked with Macro Monday 2NF Blo-Ma, & I Heart Marco.



16 comments:

  1. so beautiful Genie! Thank you for your kind words on my blog... we are all troopers, life is full of mystery for everyone, good days and difficult days, dark and light... just how it is. Thanks so much for sharing these lovely orchid photos with I Heart Macro :-)

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  2. I love orchids, and these are just amazing!

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  3. Beautiful macros of the orchids! I love visiting Botanical Gardens but have never been to Washington.

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  4. Oh gosh Genie aren't they fabulous! Great shots!

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  5. Gorgeous photos - I love how you've even captured the fine hairs on the orchid!

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  6. Awesome captures of the beautiful orchids!
    Hope you have a great week!

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  7. Beautiful shots! Orchids are always interesting. They come in so many colours and shapes.

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  8. Hello Genie, I have been to Washington many times but never to visit the Botanical Gardens. Looks like a wonderful place to visit. The orchids are lovely. Enjoy your week ahead!

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  9. Those are excellent photos of the orchid.

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  10. A fine series of these gorgeous flowers and a perfect advertisement for this fabulous place. Extra nice post.

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  11. Really unusual looking orchids!!! Love the top shot...very unique!!!

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  12. Hi Genie!! Lovely orchid shots. Looks like a great place to visit. Wherever I travel I always look out for places like this and head straight for them!!

    I'm visiting your page via 'NF Blo-Ma'.

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  13. Yes, that beautiful, beautiful orchids!

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  14. gorgeous shots of the orchids. Lovely colors and shape. And I like the Conservatory building too.

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  15. What unusual shapes and beautiful flowers!

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