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by Ian Wolfenden

Gallery: FloraPosted January 16, 2014125 views7 comments
An orchid image from a year or so ago, which I wasn't entirely happy with but have reworked to post now.

Canon 400D, 100mm Macro lens, 1/4 sec @ f13, 1.33ev, ISO 200, tripod.

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 16, 2014 at 6:23 PM
Ian: Ethereal was my first impression. Terrific comp and a really pleasant presentation. Really well done.>=))>
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 16, 2014 at 6:54 PM
The large view is marvelous! Excellent title, too. :toast:
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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 16, 2014 at 8:50 PM
Ethereal is a great description.
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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 16, 2014 at 9:43 PM
Ian:

Marvelous composition. The color seems to just emerge from the white empty bg. The upward arching arrangement is pleasing to the eyes. Well done :toast:
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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on January 17, 2014 at 4:52 AM
Yes, it's a good idea to concentrate the clear details only in the main points of the image because this type of Phaleanopsis is too rich of details. Also for this reason I think that for this kind of photos the white Phalaenopsis is perfect. I like the image, Ian.
Take care.
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Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on January 17, 2014 at 9:52 AM
Lovely subtle tones and colors.....very nicely done!
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 19, 2014 at 12:30 PM
The high key approach works very well here, Ian, with the emphasis on the lower lips arching smartly across the frame. I'd say you found a fine process.
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