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Showy Orchis?

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Posted by Bruce Lauderdale on May 2, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Showy Orchis?
At least that's what Bill Dark calls this one. My books show that as having petals that are two colored. This was about 60 feet from the rattlesnake I posted earlier. I had time to work this one so I pulled out my black cloth to isolate it from the background. What do you think?
Posted by Don Kurz on May 2, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Hey Bruce,

I think the rattlesnake earlier passed by the showy orchis and scared it white! :eek: Yes, it is typically two colored: upper hood purple and lip white. Nice composition and maybe bring down the white a bit to show more detail in the hoods.

Best,
Don
Posted by Bill Dark on May 3, 2009 at 9:52 PM
These are really a treat to find Bruce! The composition looks great to me. But I agree with Don's suggestion to tone down the highlights to show more detail.