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Orchids

by SandyRichardsBrown

Gallery: FloraPosted May 16, 2011217 views13 comments
D300s
18-200mm @ 60mm
1 sec, f/25
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: -2/3
ISO: 200
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO
Flash: Off - natural light
Nik "soft" and "glamour glow" filters

Comments

13 comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 16, 2011 at 11:01 PM
This is gorgeous Sandy. Love the light and intense color. Very strong composition as well. Striking image.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 16, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Stunning - your rendition does complete justice to these lovely flowers (Orchids). :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Hyman on May 16, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Lovely magentas, Sandy. I'm just guessing but I imagine that the lighter areas come from the NIK filters. I find them a bit distracting but that's personal preference. Would love to see this without the filters.

Cheers,

Carol
Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 17, 2011 at 12:07 AM
Sandy: Why am I not surprised that Pat likes this? :biggrin: I like it too. Marvelous color and superb presentation. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 17, 2011 at 12:08 AM
Sandy:
Gorgeous. The glow in these flowers is visible even in the thumbnail.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Miro Susta on May 17, 2011 at 2:27 AM
Excellent arrangement and colours. The light is also marvelous. Very well done Sandy.
Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments
Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on May 17, 2011 at 7:10 AM
Sandy, this is terrific. I like the intense colors against the black background. Nice DOF and detail. :wavey:
Registered on January 30, 2007, 369 Posts, 852 Comments
Comment posted by Derek Yow on May 17, 2011 at 8:03 AM
Absolutely top-notch presentation Sandy! The texture in the blossoms and the glowing centers are spectacular, as is the lighting and arrangement. I could look at this for hours!
Registered on May 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 655 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on May 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Ho boy...this is electric! Cymbidiums are difficult to capture well. Sandy you've done a great job in having it "pop". also has a "Pat" feel.
Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 17, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Sandy, this takes my breath away. I literally drew in my breath when I opened this image.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Dayton on May 17, 2011 at 4:17 PM
I like the rich colors here plus the use of Nik software. This is beautiful, Sandy, and would
make a great print, poster, or greeting card.
Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments
Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on May 17, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Very, very well done! Expertly arranged, captured, and processed! :toast:
Registered on October 10, 2010, 65 Posts, 904 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 18, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Hi Sandy :wavey: Wow :eek: Exemplary work :jump: the detail, light, and color are outstanding :toast:
Albert Darmo Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments