I’ll get things rolling. I LOVE the Cities (& MN in general), so I could give a LONG list. To start with, though, I need to shout out #UniversityofMinnesota - #ComoPark & #ComoConservatory, #HellsKitchen (with is OG, pre-Gordon Ramsey’s), @guthriecenter.bsky.social, & MN Wild at #GrandCasinoArena

- False Bird Of Paradise
- Water Lilies
- Water Lilies II

Just a few flower shots I took early saturday afternoon whilst up in #Minneapolis, and walking about the #ComoConservatory

#Photography #ColorPhotography #FlowerPhotography

one of those red eye tree frogs perched on a leaf

two blueish green with black spots poison dart frogs perched on some tropical plants

a blue and yellow poison dart frog on the "forest floor" (bottom of the tank they are trapped in)

another greenish poison dart frog on the "forest floor" with a plant umbrellaing it to the left.

I went to the #ComoConservatory today. I go there all the time, it is seriously one of my favorite place. These don't fit in any #ArtChallenge but maybe I can pass them off in #smArtist. I don't know, #EastCoastKin what do you think? Anyway, ya like #Frogs? #Photography #TwinCities #StPaul #Wildlife

Morning sun through my kitchen window. The yellow rays are shinning on my green money and air plants. A tiny felt mushroom scene is in the middle.

Good Morning #BlueSky. I am feeling a plant day. #ComoConservatory anyone? Yes Please! #StPaul #Twincities #Minneapolis #plants #FlowerReport #BloomScrolling @vintageunicorn.bsky.social thinking of you

#Photography #Art #Macros #MacroPhotography

Bright purple vanda orchids with almost a crosshatched darker purple pattern on them and a little yellow center

Gorgeous Vanda orchid from Como Conservatory's 2025 Winter Carnival Orchid Show. Unreal in the middle of winter. #comoconservatory #vandaorchid #orchid

Don't mind that last hashtag or, well, the hashtags.

#comoconservatory

Yesterday, while out with @idontwantanumber.bsky.social around #minneapolis and #stpaul, we stumbled up on a concert series at the #comoconservatory. This scene unfolded in front of the band and I was glad I was able to get it all. #photography #streetphotography #free #communityevents #community

So, I went to the #ComoConservatory today in #st.paul. I needed lush in our #minnesota winter. I was drawn to a sign for the orchid room, which was closed, but this #bonsai room was open. #twincities #minneapolis #photography #conservatory #conservation #free #plantlife #plantgay #plantyqueer #lgbtq

Donation box for cash next to donation kiosk for credit cards

The zoo has no cash donation kiosks now! They got so much more from me today.

#horacethecorpseflower #comozoo #comoconservatory