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Orchid 47

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted December 15, 2013330 views4 comments

I've had this darn thing for 4 years, and it finally bloomed.

D300s
70-180mm @ 122mm
Subject dist: 0.89m
1/13 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: -1
ISO: 250
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Balan Vinod on December 16, 2013 at 7:43 AM

I Liked this one Sandy ..and the colors are very nice. Can be put up on the wall.. well done

Balan Vinod

Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on December 16, 2013 at 9:29 PM

Worth the wait, Sandy. Striking subject and a terrific overall presentation.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on December 16, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Sandy--these Paphiopedilum orchids are difficult to capture due to their shiny texture. It looks like you controlled most of the glare and I would have used a polarizing filter to lessen the hot areas on the sepals. Other than that minor nit, I like the sharpness, color, and everything pops out of the black background..................Jim

Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments

Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on December 19, 2013 at 9:43 AM

Sure worth waiting for, Sandy! What a beautiful flower. Great image, I like the curved stem.

Registered on March 16, 2006, 419 Posts, 2076 Comments