Backlit Orchid

Gallery: FloraPosted January 8, 2014312 views10 comments

Haven't been here in a while and I look forward to participating more in 2014! Took this down in S Florida over the holidays with my new Sigma 150mm macro lens. The orchids down there are unbelievably cheap! Decided to play with some different lighting.

f/22 for 1/160 sec. and ISO 800, hand held, Canon MT 24EX twin lights at plus 1 with Giztec Flashmate LED video light and silver reflector. Background of natural greenery print.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 8, 2014 at 11:31 PM

Roman: If this is your introductory image for 2014 you have set a high standard for yourself. Excellent lighting and I especially like the complementary BG color. Superbly crafted image.>=))>

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Comment posted by gary phillips on January 9, 2014 at 1:48 AM

Wow, the lighting worked great. Super image.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on January 9, 2014 at 5:58 PM

Picture Perfect Roman,
The lighting really makes this image special.
Well Done . . .

P.S. I just purchased a new Sigma 150-500 mm lens for my Canon 7D and an AF 1.4 x extender. Loving the lens but disappointed the AF does not work with the extender.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 10, 2014 at 7:04 AM

Well composed and beautifully backlit, Roman.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 10, 2014 at 7:05 AM

Well composed and beautifully backlit, Roman.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 16, 2014 at 5:04 PM

Wonderful light and color. Outstanding work!

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on January 17, 2014 at 6:04 PM

I missed this splendid photo and I have to thank Jim. An award very well deserved.
Giuseppe.

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Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on January 18, 2014 at 11:42 AM

Thank you all and I am honored with the weekly pick!

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on January 18, 2014 at 7:38 PM

This is very beautiful. Great lighting and detail. Congrats on the WP!

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 19, 2014 at 10:48 AM

Great light, very well done!
D&L

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