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18-FEB-2013 Karen Stuebing

Fourth Orchid Bloom

West Virginia

Submitted for the February Challenge - Seeing Red.

Other entries can be seen here.

Pentax K10D ,Pentax SMC K-A 35-70 f/4 Macro
1/90s f/6.7 at 65.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time18-Feb-2013 11:00:21
MakePentax
ModelPENTAX K10D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length65 mm
Exposure Time1/91 sec
Aperturef/6.7
ISO Equivalent100
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other sizes: small medium original auto
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Alan K09-Mar-2013 21:24
There's some excellent depth to this; every petal seems separated from the other, with the texture almost touchable.
Jola Dziubinska28-Feb-2013 00:27
Stunning flowers and colors. V.
LynnH20-Feb-2013 02:25
I like this one (of the orchid photos) the best. The background color is complimentary, the light and focus make the blooms float in mid air. It is simple and effective and gorgeous. V
Martin Lamoon19-Feb-2013 21:26
A wonderful photograph Karen. v
Apostolos Tikopoulos19-Feb-2013 20:44
Very nice composition and colours. v.
J S Quesada19-Feb-2013 20:28
Beautiful! Love the light and soft textures. V
Laryl19-Feb-2013 19:35
very beautiful!
bill friedlander19-Feb-2013 18:25
Lovely light and delicate pink! Beautiful to look at! V
Colin Storey19-Feb-2013 17:55
Another stunning orchid image, great details and colours. v
Nestor Derkach19-Feb-2013 17:18
A floral photograph of excellence , frontal light superb, colors lovely ,image sharp where it should and bokeh that is flattering.
Vote 10+
Frank Brault19-Feb-2013 17:18
Beautifully exposed with gorgeous light, colors and textures. V
Tom LeRoy19-Feb-2013 16:13
Sumptuous colors, beautiful light and sharpness. You have the best looking blooms! V
Simon Chandler19-Feb-2013 16:04
A very beautiful image! Excellent composition and lighting. v
Barbara Heide19-Feb-2013 15:51
glorious! V
globalgadabout19-Feb-2013 15:35
fantastic clarity...these would brighten any room..
Guest 19-Feb-2013 15:19
I am getting jealous...your buds have popped beautifully. Color is luscious.
Guest 19-Feb-2013 13:42
Wonderful color, light and DOF. V
Stephanie19-Feb-2013 12:38
What a gorgeous orchid! Your lighting is superb! V
Yvonne19-Feb-2013 09:18
Gorgeous, I love orchids and your image is wonderful Karen.
Alexa Bloesch19-Feb-2013 09:03
The burgundy tone in the background really complements this orchid. Beautiful.
Janice Dunn19-Feb-2013 08:40
Orchids - need a lot of looking after, but what wonderful displays they give us
Micky Waby19-Feb-2013 07:54
Beautiful bloom,interesting varied light Orchids are such good value they last for weeks.
borisalex19-Feb-2013 07:42
Terrific light and shadow play on a gorgeous bloom! v.
Chris19-Feb-2013 07:18
Strange and beautiful flowers, this plant is no exception.
Mieke WA Minkjan19-Feb-2013 06:25
wonderfully captured Karen
( I know now what to give you for your birthday! An orchid...)
Bryan Murahashi19-Feb-2013 04:56
Beautiful Orchid blossoms. Looks like another bud is on the way. V
sue anne19-Feb-2013 02:29
Lovely orchid. Very healthy plant with many blooms. V
Yiannis Pavlis19-Feb-2013 02:15
So simple yet so beautiful.
laine19-Feb-2013 00:07
I'ts very generous...so beautifully captured.
Jean Chiasson18-Feb-2013 23:54
Great details and lighting Karen vote
joanteno18-Feb-2013 23:29
Love the light, beautiful shot
janescottcumming18-Feb-2013 23:11
Wonderful light and color and nicely composed too. V
Walter Otto Koenig18-Feb-2013 22:37
Beautiful colors and lighting. You chose just the right focus point for this. Very well composed. "V"
carol j. phipps18-Feb-2013 22:32
Orcids are such amazing flower with dainty blooms. Beautiful photo.
Mairéad18-Feb-2013 22:17
A really gorgeous bud - this orchid is certainly rewarding your TLC. Lovely pic with that light. V
Helen Betts18-Feb-2013 22:14
Wow, light is lovely, as is the orchid. Very effective DOF as well. V.
larose forest photos18-Feb-2013 22:06
keep them coming! they're a beautiful sight to see. love the light in this exquisite photo. V
woody3418-Feb-2013 21:54
A delicate and exotic flower beautifully presented...V
Kim18-Feb-2013 21:52
Beautiful flower shot! Great colors and composition! V
Terry Sprague18-Feb-2013 21:48
Simply gorgeous. Excellent light and focus. V
Gary Hebert18-Feb-2013 21:47
here come another bud... gorgeous Karen... like the variety of light and red... V.