I'm a terrarium hobbyist currently, growing a few dozen miniatures in a 30-gallon tank in my basement. Between 1988 and 1996, I was an orchid professional - work which I enjoyed tremendously. I produced "The Orchid Picture Book" in 1995 with some success.
Most recently, I did an internship project with Ecuagenera in Guayaquil and Gualaceo, Ecuador. I shot over 3,000 photographs of their orchids while I was there. My photos can be seen at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/duanemcdowell

Here are the specific photosets:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/duanemcdowell/sets/72157625732383206/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/duanemcdowell/sets/72157625697983386/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/duanemcdowell/sets/72157625696152154/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/duanemcdowell/sets/72157625786158588/

Hi Duane !

Welcome to the forum. I am very impressed by your photos. I am a biologist living in Turkey. Turkey is in Mediterranian region so many terrestial orchids are naturally grow in Turkey (approx. 177 taxa). I am studying with their molecular phylogeny. Maybe one day i can disvocer real parasidic orchid. This is the biggest dream of me. Best wishes.

See you !

Hello duane. Very nice photo sets!

Duane, hello.
This pictures are awesome. Real great.