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Leopard

by Mark Stahlke

Gallery: FloraPosted March 15, 201360 views7 comments
The spotted pattern on this orchid made me think of a leopard. I'm not sure this eye-popping color combination and pattern work well with my high key treatment. As always, I'd like to know what other people think.

Don't worry, this leopard can change his spots. I have a new project in mind. I plan to work on it over the summer. In the mean time...

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 15, 2013 at 3:52 PM
Mark, the high key approach works fine here, in my opinion. The color and pattern leave a good viewable edge, which makes HK work for me. I guess I like borders and edges, and this has them.
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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on March 15, 2013 at 4:09 PM
Works fine for me too Mark, beautiful flower, looks great.

Gary.
Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments
Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on March 15, 2013 at 5:50 PM
Wow...I have never seen one so profusely spotted! Yet another masterful high key treatment! I will be interested to see which mode the leopard explores next!
Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 16, 2013 at 8:39 AM
Mark: Works for me! Another masterful shot. >=))>
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 16, 2013 at 11:23 AM
Works for me. Another excellent comp as well. A fine addition to your growing portfolio of orchids.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 17, 2013 at 8:45 PM
Nicely done, Mark. I think it is fine as is, in high key, but to me it seems a little harsh for a delicate flower. Lovely comp.
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 18, 2013 at 10:30 PM
Hi Mark :wavey: A very fine high key presentation, love the colors and the light :cool: :smile:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments