Orchids - another view

Gallery: FloraPosted March 18, 20081,408 views26 comments

Hi all.

One more side view of the orchids that I recently shot. I liked this look, especially how much the flowers blend in to the BG.

Please be brutally honest, all thoughts appreciated.

Nathan

Nikon D80, Sigma 180 macro, tripod, ISO 100, f4ish, clamplights, remote shutter release

Comments

26 comments

Comment posted by Mike Moats on March 18, 2008 at 7:38 PM

Hey Nathan, great soft feel.

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Comment posted by May Haga on March 18, 2008 at 8:18 PM

Nathan, this is extremely nice.
May

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Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on March 18, 2008 at 10:25 PM

What an elegant image Nathan, the effect you created with this is amazing, love the soft colors and the bg is perfect for this, fantastic work !!

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on March 18, 2008 at 10:48 PM

Neat image Nathan with nice coloring. There may be just a bit too much blending for my taste; my eye is not quite settling on anything. Nevertheless, it sure is different, and that is a good thing.

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Comment posted by Dethan Punalur on March 18, 2008 at 11:40 PM

Hi Nathan,
Really wondreful..! great play with white..

nice capture!

Dethan Punalur,
Coonoor, India.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on March 19, 2008 at 6:50 AM

Just perfect. What a unique take. Your imagination has no bounds and technical implementation is perfect.

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Comment posted by Barb Hansen on March 19, 2008 at 8:28 AM

I like it Nathan...... Beautiul work.

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Comment posted by Toni Lankerd on March 19, 2008 at 9:23 AM

This looks more like a painting than a photograph, Nathan...it works very well!!

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on March 19, 2008 at 11:46 AM

Nathan, I love how you are constantly experimenting. You come up with some unconventional images that usually seem to work. Another fine one. Well done.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 19, 2008 at 3:28 PM

Nathan: A unique and IMO striking presentation. I especially like how well you managed the plane of focus. Beautifully done.>=))>

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on March 19, 2008 at 7:52 PM

Great use of high key effect to soften an image and give it a wonderful glow. This is beautifully done, Nathan.

Ed

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on March 19, 2008 at 8:54 PM

What a wonderful image Nathan. The pof is super filling the eye with points of delight.

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Comment posted by Amy Hopp on March 20, 2008 at 1:44 AM

Nathan, another great orchid view! Love the high-key look and the softness...

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 20, 2008 at 9:17 AM

Superb, Nathan ! I love the play between the stem and the tiny islands of red on the petal tips.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on March 20, 2008 at 10:19 AM

Thanks everyone!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on March 21, 2008 at 4:21 PM

Again I will be brutal Nathan: I love this photo! It's difficult to be creative with an orchid but you did it very well. Bravo!
Cheers.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 24, 2008 at 9:34 PM

Beautiful Nathan - such delicate coloration. Congrats on the EP.

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on March 24, 2008 at 10:29 PM

Congratulations Nathan.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 25, 2008 at 3:14 AM

HOW did I miss this one?!!

You are the master, Nathan. This is inspirational! Congratulations on your well deserved Pick!

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Comment posted by Alan Bryant on March 25, 2008 at 7:04 AM

I missed this one to ?

Congrats on the EP.Its a fine shot

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Comment posted by Scott Reeves on March 25, 2008 at 12:15 PM

Gorgeous, Nathan. Congrats on the EP!

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Comment posted by May Haga on March 25, 2008 at 3:43 PM

Hi Nathan:
This is superb. Very worthy 'Pick of the Week'. Unfortunately a family illness hasn't allowed me much time to participate but things are looking up here and besides spring is coming so I hope to be participating fully soon.
May

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on March 26, 2008 at 12:31 AM

Thanks everyone!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Jack Mroz on March 26, 2008 at 8:04 AM

Sorry to chime in late. Congrats on the EP. Excellent image.
Jack

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Comment posted by John Williams on March 28, 2008 at 1:57 PM

Wow, you nailed this one Nathan! Congrats on the EP, well deserved.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on November 11, 2010 at 11:45 PM

Gorgeous!!!!

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