Orange Fringed Orchid

Gallery: FloraPosted July 28, 2014129 views8 comments

The orange fringed orchid has been on my list of must-see plants for a long time. This morning I set off on a 2 hour drive to find this rarity. I found close to 20 plants and this one was the most photogenic for the entire flower flower spike. 15 to 20 mph winds and bright lighting added to the challenge. I set my meter and waited for a cloud to block the sun. K5 IIs, 300mm f4 DA* (1/125 sec at f7.1, ISO 100), CS5 Levels and Topaz Detail for sharpening...........Jim

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 28, 2014 at 5:28 PM

Not a big fan of centered, single flower portraits, but this one definitely works, Jim. Eye-catcing flower against a nice, contrasting bg. I like the bit of texture in the bg.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 28, 2014 at 9:01 PM

I have no problem with "centered" as pretty as this. Besides, the problem with centered (boring) is more with a weak subject than a strong one, which this is. It commands the frame and commands the eye. Good work, Jim!

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 28, 2014 at 10:41 PM

Jim - They keep getting better and better

. No problems with centering with me either with such a dominant and pretty subject !

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on July 29, 2014 at 9:25 AM

The flower has WOW written all over it Jim,
& you have captured it perfectly

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 30, 2014 at 8:35 AM

Very nice Jim, no nits at all..
Beautiful orchid - Excellent work

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 2, 2014 at 6:03 PM

Hi Jim

thanks for sharing this beautiful rare Orchid. Everything is perfect here. excellent work

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Ronald Davis on August 2, 2014 at 8:39 PM

Congrads on this outstanding image. It is a pleasure to see a wildflower in this gallery of mostly garden flowers. I especially like the sharply defined fringing on the orchid lips, and the way their lighter color makes them stand out. Yes, the wind is a challenge. Around here, I try to get out to the photo site at dawn, and when there is enough light I typically have only an hour or two before the wind comes up. I've not posted many of my wildflower photos yet, but plan to do so in the future when I'll welcome your comments. Ron

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 3, 2014 at 12:32 AM

Jim: You are on a roll with these wild finds. Marvelous subject and a superb capture.>=))>

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