Orchids and More Orchids

Gallery: FloraPosted April 1, 201287 views8 comments

The Western North Carolina Orchid Society's Annual Orchid Show is this weekend (3/31-4/1) at the North Carolina Arboretum here in Asheville, North Carolina. I volunteered to help out at the show and look what I got as a "thank you." So many beautiful orchids to see. But when I saw the orchids, all I could think about was how they would look on the scanner. And here is the result. I think they are just beautiful and what a great way to welcome spring.

Epson Perfection V33 Photo Scanner and Nik Software for final processing.

I hope the spring flowers are as beautiful in your area as they are in my little part of heaven.

As always, your comments are greatly appreciated. Happy Spring!

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on April 1, 2012 at 9:57 AM

Beautiful color and soft blur and focus points. A delightful presentation. I envy your work environment.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on April 1, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Beautiful arrangement, Barbara. I like the gradations of light. Well done.

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on April 1, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Barbara,

Late winter in the blooming time for these Orchids Cymbidiums. These are really richly colored blooms not surprising considering their source. I'm surprised that the blooms don't appear too squashed. Nicely arranged and processed.

Paul

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Comment posted by Barbara Sammons on April 1, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Thanks for all your comments. Paul, I don't place the lid of the scanner of my subjects. I leave the lid off but I do cover the composition with a box that is lined with black velvet. That way nothing is "squashed" and no outside light gets in, other than the light from the scanner. I just love this processing. Glad you all are enjoying my journey of scanner art.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 1, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Hi Barbara

this is Awesome

Love the color, light and detail, and of course the arrangement

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on April 1, 2012 at 8:47 PM

Excellent bunch of Bamboo Orchids. Well seen and captured Barbara,

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on April 2, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Wow...it's amazing all these images you have been making! Well done!

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on April 2, 2012 at 7:43 PM

Great pastel arrangement it almost looks like a flower Easter egg ! Beautiful use of space and colour Barbara, you are really nailing the lighting on these scans ! Well done !

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