Paphiopedilum Michel Koopowitz Grand Champion of the WOC

[ORG]

Dear Slipperfans,
here the Grand Champion of the WOC
Paphiopedilum Michel Koopowitz 'Crystelle'
philippinense X sanderium
Really an extraordinary plant, a highlight of the show

It was not so easy to make these pictures. There is always a lot of people around with cameras.

Best greetings

Olaf

 

[JeanLux]

Gorgeous! Thank You. Jean

 

[practicallyostensible]

Thank you so much for posting these!

 

[Roy]

Olaf, I hope the owner ( & the plant ) are given the commendations worthy of such an exhibit over and above Champion Orchid. Magnificent effort.
I think that, for the members of the forum, could you pass on our congratulations to the owner please.

 

[kentuckiense]

Olaf, I hope the owner ( & the plant ) are given the commendations worthy of such an exhibit over and above Champion Orchid. Magnificent effort.
I think that, for the members of the forum, could you pass on our congratulations to the owner please.

I'm pretty sure the owner is Frank Smith, a vendor here (Krull-Smith Orchids). He deserves a standing ovation next time he posts.

 

[ORG]

You are right

Olaf

 

[Faan]

Thanks Olaf

 

[Grandma M]

Thanks for the post. They are magnificent. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Faan]

I am told by Charles Thompson that the plant does belong to Frank Smith

 

[CodPaph]

:drool::drool:very very pretty:drool::drool:

 

[Candace]

Just amazing.

 

[NYEric]

I can't believe I saw and photographed this plant and missed the river of besseaes!
Actually I just took a photo of this plant when someone told me a vendor was selling hangianums and I [along w/ the other members of the Danger Posse] ran off to find some.

 

[Heather]

Nice job there, Frank! (understatement of the year!

Your plants had good timing to be ready for the WOC!!
I'm glad a slipper got it.

 

[SlipperKing]

What a plant! Very nice job, Frank!

 

[cwt]

Congratulations Frank, Bring me a division to the Paph Symposium in July please!!!! Charles

 

[Rob Zuiderwijk]

It surely diserves the award.
What a plant.

Rob

 

[Ernie]

Frank rightly said "Paphs are pretty well represented in our display. The Slippertalk folks will be happy." He looked bushed today. Over the weekend, they add several hours to each day (it closed at 6 thru today).

-Ernie

 

[SlipperFan]

Frank rightly said "Paphs are pretty well represented in our display. The Slippertalk folks will be happy." -Ernie

Amen!!!

 

[Heather]

It's really a nice opportunity for us to get a bit of press so I appreciate any of you talking about the forum. Thanks Frank, I'm honored that you are thinking of us!

 

[paphioboy]

OMG... that is to die for!!! *DROOL...* how many spikes on that plant am I looking at?..