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Lady orchid

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Posted by Mike Smith on June 4, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Lady orchid
Olympus E-3, 150mm F2 plus EX25 extension tube, iso 200, 1/200s at F7.1, 2 second timer delay, Kood mini reflector diffuser to reduce bright sunlight & tripod - Full frame

Ho hum - I really needed a second reflector to lift the shadows - I will get this flower photography right one day /eventually! :rolleyes:
Posted by David Sewell on June 5, 2013 at 5:19 AM
I think you are way ahead of me when it comes to flower photography, Mike. This is a good image, sharp where it needs to be, and well differentiated from the background. The second reflector is probably a good idea though.

David
Posted by Bob Johnson on June 5, 2013 at 8:07 AM
A striking flower there Mike :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Elizabeth Arellano on June 5, 2013 at 9:32 AM
Beautiful capture.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on June 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Good looking shot, Mike. Never seen one of these before, will have to try for a few Orchid shots myself this year.

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Paul Whippey on June 6, 2013 at 1:22 PM
Stunning details in the flowers Mike. Sharpness is spot on! :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Nick Mckeown on June 6, 2013 at 3:30 PM
I think this is your best yet Mike, great colours.

Nick. :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :smile: :wavey: