Vietnam, Lo Cai Province, close to Sa Pa, Rice paddy terrace.

Vietnam, Lo Cai Province, close to Sa Pa, Sweet corn being dried by the sun.

Heliconia rostrata, often known as Lobster claw, Close view of the bright red pendula clawlike flowers tipped with yellow and green, Photographed in Southern Vietnam.

Heliconia rostrata, often known as Lobster claw, Close view of the bright red clawlike flowers tipped with yellow and green, Photographed in Southern Vietnam.

Heliconia rostrata, often known as Lobster claw, Close view of the bright red clawlike flowers tipped with yellow and green, Photographed in Southern Vietnam.

Heliconia rostrata, often known as Lobster claw, Bright red pendula clawlike flowers tipped with yellow and green, surrounded by glossy green leaves, Photographed in Southern Vietnam.

A silver grey Fan palm cultivar, Close view of the ribs radiating out from the centre and some protruding at the top, Against blue sky, Shot in Vietnam.

A silver blue grey Fan palm cultivar, Close view of the ribs radiating out from the centre, Shot in Vietnam.

A silver grey Fan palm cultivar, Close view of the ribs radiating out from the centre, Shot in Vietnam.

Star anise, Illicium verum, A mass of star shaped husks holding the seeds.

Orchid tree, Bauhinia variegata, purple flower.

Slipper orchid with pattern of purple, cream and white extending over petals and lip at the 2011 Orchid Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand.