Myrtle & Me Orchid - Drop Earrings

Details

Handmade in Tasmania's beautiful Meander Valley This design is created from our photograph of an alpine finger orchid, taken at Mt Field National Park, Tasmania (Australia) Earrings are made from glass set into stainless steel. The hooks are also stainless steel, which is excellent for sensitive ears Earring size: 14mm

Story

Growing up in Hobart, the nearby Mt Field National Park has always held a special place in my heart. It’s almost like a “Best Of Tasmanian Wilderness” only 50 minutes from the capital city. The Tarn Shelf, in the alpine reaches of the park exudes a primeval atmosphere. Offsetting the rocks, small lakes and twisted Pencil Pines, delicate orchids like the Alpine Finger Orchid (Caladenia Alpina) emerge in the sheltered areas of the Tarn Shelf. I chose to photograph this stunning orchid as it evokes one of the defining aspects of Tasmania’s landscape; delicate beauty flourishing in a seemingly hostile environment.