The Alien Orchid.
The scientific name is ‘Paph Hsinying Alien ‘.
Charisse says that it reminds her of the creature in the movie ‘Alien’, way back in 1979? the first ‘Alien’ movie with Sigourney Weaver. Specially this shot, with the thin strands of hair sticking out.
I don’t know … I don’t see any resemblance to the alien creature. I just wanted to take pictures of the colours and the patterns and texture on these flowers.
A little bit of this and that ... 
Really cool angles! I love your perspective on these.
Thanks!
Q – OMG! So totally an alien. LOL! Beautiful.
LoL. Thanks
Great photos. Thought you might enjoy my visit to the NY Botanical Garden Orchid Show. http://theopensuitcase.wordpress.com/2013/03/19/nature-and-nurture-in-da-bronx/
Thanks! Will check out your post.