Flora - 2nd HM

Gallery: EPA 2015Posted September 20, 2015542 views17 comments

In The Day's Last Light

A three toothed orchid (Orchis tridentata) captured with the very last of the day's light reflecting off the trees in the distance. The Meyer Görlitz Orestor is my 'go-to' lens on such occasions, giving me the rich oil on canvas feel I was looking for.

A larger view can be found HERE.

Sigma SD1M, Meyer Görlitz Orestor 135mm via M42 Adaptor, F2.8, 1/80 sec., ISO 200

Cheers, Mark

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Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on September 20, 2015 at 9:37 PM

A nice, more detailed view than the other two images you have posted. I think I like this one best so far. devil

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on September 21, 2015 at 4:27 PM

I like the soft light and the pictorial mood of the BG.

D&L

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Comment posted by scott lanz on September 21, 2015 at 8:34 PM

Gorgeous, Mark. The canvas, painterly look and the light are amazing.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on September 22, 2015 at 11:14 AM

Captivating light and an engaging view, Mark. Very nice.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on September 22, 2015 at 5:19 PM

Another beautiful work in your style that I love. Splendid.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on September 22, 2015 at 6:26 PM

This is a beautiful image both for the background and subject... they work so well in combination. Would be hard to chose, but I think this is my favorite so far. Look forward to more!

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on September 22, 2015 at 9:01 PM

Wonderful, painterly image with rich colors and detail. Nice mood, too. The simplicity is very pleasing.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on September 23, 2015 at 10:14 PM

The rich warm tones of the bg help show off the cooler toned bloom. wonderful job capturing the light.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on September 25, 2015 at 6:08 AM

Mark: I am really enjoying your style and the results you get. This is a spectacular image. devil >=))>

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 30, 2015 at 11:07 PM

Hi Mark crying Beautiful capture of light and color ..... love your work devil

Albert Darmo

Canada

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 21, 2015 at 12:29 PM

Hi Mark

congrats on the well deserved WP devil

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 10, 2016 at 3:39 PM

Mark: You already know I like this one a bunch. Wonderful style and result. Congrats on the EPA. >=))>

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on January 10, 2016 at 6:21 PM

Mark, Congrats on the EPA 2015 2nd HM Pick !!. Well deserved.

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Comment posted by Mark James Ford on January 11, 2016 at 6:46 AM

Many many thanks for the EPA pick and for the congratulations!

It's certainly one of my personal favourites from the orchid pictures from last year and I certainly intend to do a lot more work with the Meyer Görlitz Orestor (which really suits my style) this year.

Cheers, Mark

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on January 11, 2016 at 4:53 PM

Congrats on the EPA 2015! Well done image...esp with placement of back-lighting and use of bokeh.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on January 14, 2016 at 1:29 PM

I am glad for the recognition of the beauty of your inspiring and emotional style. Bravo to Jim for the choice.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on January 16, 2016 at 1:09 PM

Many congratulations, Mark, for a thoroughly deserved EPA - a most atmospheric and compelling image !!

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