As a tribute and thank you to my father who introduced me to Longwood Gardens in Kennet Square, PA, today's photo is an image taken at last year's Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens, and left untouched until today.

Longwood's 2012 Orchid Extravaganza is in full bloom right now, and I am looking forward to the trip I have planned for Feb 25th.

Thanks Dad! Without your guidance, knowledge, tutelage, patience and critique, I would not be progressing in photography as I am.