The picture is of a Phragmipedium lindenii, a South American slipper orchid that typically grows in the jungle along streams. This particular species is missing the slipper or lip that makes slipper orchids and orchids in general unique. In the place of the lip/pouch is a third petal, thus having reverted back to a more ancient form versus the other species in the genus. The petals are very long, with furry reddish tips that reach for the ground and wiggle in the lightest breeze. Unfortunately, the length of the entire flower dictated that I crop the picture, the petals paying the price.
The dog, meanwhile had vet day. She went in to visit the vet for another innoculation. She so hates the vet. She spends most of the time trying to get back out or trying to hide her head under my lap. Goodness, you'd think they were doing something really awful but having had an operation at the Vet's office in the past, I suppose a little vet-phobia is understandable. To make the day further undignified, she also had a bath today. Big, soaking mess with fur everywhere and me nearly as wet as the dog. It was certainly quite the day for the dog.
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