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Published Wednesday, May 11, 2016, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Orchid cactus

Orchid cactus, epiphyllum, is super showy. This two-tone beauty is in the Volunteer Park Conservatory right now. Catch their GREAT plant sale on Saturday.

Brilliant magenta and red orchid cactus blooms in the Conservatory in Volunteer Park in Seattle.

Brilliant magenta and red orchid cactus blooms in the Conservatory in Volunteer Park in Seattle.

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Published Monday, May 9, 2016, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Volunteer Park Conservatory in spring

One of my favorite places in the whole world, the Conservatory at Volunteer Park in Seattle, WA.

Already with the glass panes whitewashed against the sun, the Conservatory in Volunteer Park is a gem

Already with the glass panes whitewashed against the sun, the Conservatory in Volunteer Park is a gem

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Published Wednesday, February 17, 2016, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Conservatory selfie

Went to a great event at Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory on Valentine’s Day. What a fine place for some wine, jazz and a selfie!

Great place for a selfie in Seattle's Volunteer Park Conservatory Valentine's Day event

Great place for a selfie in Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory Valentine’s Day event

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Published Friday, February 5, 2016, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Pink begonias

From a February visit to Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory, some pink or peach-colored begonias.

Tender pink petals of a begonia plant in the Conservatory

Tender pink petals of a begonia plant in the Conservatory

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Published Tuesday, December 15, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Santa chair

From a couple of years ago at the fabulous Victorian Christmas display at Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory, a red chair for Santa.

Red chair next to electric train and Christmas tree, decorated with lights and bows

Red chair for Santa Claus, next to poinsettias, electric trains, and Christmas trees decorated with lights and bows

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Published Saturday, December 12, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Volunteer Park Conservatory Centennial

Feeling nostalgic for SUMMER at the Conservatory in Seattle. This was taken at its Centennial Celebration in August, 2012.

Seattle's Volunteer Park Conservatory in summertime

Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory in summertime

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Published Saturday, October 10, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Pink anthurium

These shiny tropical flowers, really bracts, are so pretty and much easier to photograph than matte flowers. Anthuriums are also called “sweetheart flowers” and “little boy flowers.” Must be the heart shape, right?

Pink anthurium at Seattle's Volunteer Park Conservatory, at night

Pink anthurium at Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory, at night

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Published Friday, October 9, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Yellow brugmansia

Went to fun Oktoberfest at Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory and really loved the evening lighting on the blooming, heavenly scented flowers. No wonder they call them Angel’s Trumpets!

Golden yellow brugmansia or Angel's Trumpet blooms in the nighttime at the Conservatory in Seattle

Golden yellow brugmansia or Angel’s Trumpet blooms in the nighttime at the Conservatory in Seattle

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Published Sunday, September 6, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Spiky shadows

A (dracena??) plant at Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory.

Spiky green leaves and sunlight make a pattern at the Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle

Spiky green leaves and sunlight make a pattern at the Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle

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Published Sunday, August 23, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Volunteer Park Conservatory

Seattle’s hidden gem, the Volunteer Park Conservatory, on a recent late afternoon.

A rainbow of colorful flowers outside the beautiful Volunteer Park Conservatory

A rainbow of colorful flowers outside the beautiful Volunteer Park Conservatory

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