Rose Pogonia Orchid

Gallery: FloraPosted June 15, 2010109 views9 comments

I've been after this species of wild orchid for a few years, but the inaccessibility of its habitat has had me missing it the past few years. This year, I traveled with a local expert into a small sphagnum bog mat, and found a great colony on a misty morning...

Depth of field versus shutter speed was a factor, as bog sink was an issue with the tripod. This is the best I can do, and had to reduce noise on the background rather significantly.

Thoughts and comments appreciated...

Canon 20D w/Sigma 150mm
1/50 @ F13
ISO 400

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Derek Yow on June 15, 2010 at 12:31 PM

Georgous photo Jim.
I like how sharp the blossom is and the steam and leaf are OOF, but they still contribute to the overall image. I can notice some posterization in the background, however had you not mentioned it, I'm not sure I would have.

Registered on May 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 655 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 15, 2010 at 12:36 PM

Nice specimen, background and detail. How come I never come across wild orchids? Well done!

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on June 15, 2010 at 2:33 PM

I think you did a beautiful job, very nice color , detail and BG, the water drops are a big plus. I like it very much, well done Jim.
John

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 15, 2010 at 3:25 PM

Jim: Looks like you handled the conditions really well. Beautiful flower and a fine capture. I like the refractions in the drops a bunch. Well done. >=))>

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on June 15, 2010 at 4:53 PM

Beautiful Orchid Jim, you did a great job in capturing the image, perfect comp

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 15, 2010 at 7:09 PM

Very fine image Jim. I like the color palette and the droplets in particular although I also like the composition.

pat

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on June 15, 2010 at 8:13 PM

Really nice capture under challenging circumstances. Congratulations on your find.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 16, 2010 at 11:25 PM

A very lovely environmental portrait.

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on June 20, 2010 at 10:35 PM

Great find Jim. I hope to see one of these in the wild some day. Very well captured considering the shooting conditions. Nice color and comp.

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