Exhibits and Speaking Engagements by Author Prem Subrahmanyam

Places to see Prem's wild orchid photography or hear him speak on them.

Exhibits

April 2009: Prem has an upcoming exhibit at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Corkscrew Swamp itself is an amazing place. Run by the Audubon Society, it features over two miles of boardwalk snaking through a number of south Florida environments, including one of the few remaining stands of old growth Bald Cypress trees in the entire United States. A number of species of orchids, both epiphytic and terrestrial, inhabit the swamp, many of which are visible from the boardwalk. Perhaps the most famous orchid of all is the aptly named "Super Ghost" orchid - a massive, old plant high in a cypress well off of (but still within sight of) the boardwalk. The "Super Ghost" has had as many as twelve flowers open at once on multiple spikes, undoubtedly coming from multiple growth centers as the plant has branched over its long life. NOTE: the ghost orchid blooms in the months of May through September, peaking in July. Corkscrew also has a lovely visitor's center and gift shop, where visitors will be able to purchase signed prints of his photographs while they are being shown in the gallery area of the visitor's center.

**Click here for more information about Corkscrew Swamp**

**Click here to see photographs of the Corkscrew Swamp "Super Ghost" Orchid**

Presentations

Prem is passionate about teaching folks about the wild orchids living in the state of Florida, as he has been observing them for two-thirds of his life. His presentation has often elicited numerous spontaneous "ooh"s and "aah"s, as well as a number of "hmm"s as Prem not only presents our native orchids in all their artistic beauty, but also educates on their environment, structure habits, distribution, and threats to their continuing survival. Many people are not aware of the beauty growing within just a few miles of where they live, work, and play in our own "Land of Flowers". Prem seeks to change that.

If you would like to book him for a presentation at your orchid society meeting or other function, don't hesitate to e-mail Prem.