Janus

Gallery: FloraPosted December 30, 201272 views14 comments

Janus is the Roman god of gates, doorways, transitions, time, beginnings and endings. He is usually depicted as a head with two faces looking in opposite directions - the past and the future. Janus also lent his name to the month of January.

I've enjoyed working these high-key orchid shots and I appreciate all your comments and suggestions. I have a few more of these to post and I'm always looking for new varieties, however, Janus is on my mind. I'm beginning to think it's time to bring this project to a close and start a new one.

Happy New Year to all!

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 30, 2012 at 11:30 PM

Mark: Aptly titled and superbly crafted. I've been here for a long time and I cannot recall a finer series done on any subject. Many kudos to you and looking forward to what you will have in the new year. >=))>

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on December 31, 2012 at 5:50 AM

I agree with Bill, this Orchid series is stunning!

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 31, 2012 at 8:15 AM

These are gorgeous Mark. I'll not look at an orchid again without thinking of this series. I find these almost impossible to photograph and that makes the series that much more impressive to me.

pat

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Comment posted by John Clulow on December 31, 2012 at 9:45 AM

Very delicate in color and form.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on December 31, 2012 at 7:21 PM

Well, I think you may have saved the best for last, Mark. Gorgeous.

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Comment posted by Adam Smith on December 31, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Mark, great image could you tell me how you got such beautiful coloring and lighting? email me :)

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on December 31, 2012 at 8:23 PM

A fine one, Mark, both in terms of symmetry and the mix of sharp and soft. Well put together!

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Comment posted by Carol Nichols on January 1, 2013 at 12:37 PM

I have enjoyed every one of your high-key orchid images Mark. All the shades of pink in this image are just delicious!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 1, 2013 at 2:54 PM

I like the symmetry and the high-key of this one.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 1, 2013 at 10:37 PM

Mark:

An outstanding orchid series. Have enjoyed them a lot and this one is no different. Look forward to seeing your new project.

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on January 1, 2013 at 11:52 PM

Hi Mark, I like the symmetry, color and your introduction. Very beautiful. Happy New Year to you too.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on January 2, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Mark - Sorry for the late entry to this post. In line with your impressive Orchid Series, this one stacks right up there with the best from that. Works perfectly as presented for me.