Orchid close-up

Gallery: FloraPosted July 9, 20131,365 views6 comments

Tried some close-ups with an orchid (Phalaenopsis cultivar, I believe) a friend presented us last weekend. Tried several comps and exposure techs and liked this one the best.

Techs: 1D3/180mm+tripod+cable shutter, 1/4s@F13, -2/3Ev, full frame & natural light.

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6 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on July 9, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Orchids have amazing detail and form, and this one has very striking color to go with it. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 9, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Govind - Striking Reds and good lighting. Orchids are great subjects for photography due to their colors and complex shapes and are a challenge also for the same reasons.

You did well. Please shoot other kinds of Orchids also if you get a chance. There are a few dust specks here and there on the petals and if you so wish, you could clone them away.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 10, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Govind:

The color here is very striking. The image is engaging with interesting POV.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 10, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Really nice color and control of the light. And, I like your dof choice. Nice!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 10, 2013 at 11:01 PM

Interesting, Govind. I like the effect and the lighting.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on July 16, 2013 at 12:44 AM

Electric color surrounding the delicate center. I like it.

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