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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Bob_B on July 19, 2016, 02:38:13 pm

Title: Bog Orchid
Post by: Bob_B on July 19, 2016, 02:38:13 pm

As some may recall, I have a small, but thriving bog garden, with pitcher plants, venus fly traps, sundews, and quite a number of native plants that came along 'for the ride'. Here's one that surprised me this morning. I believe it is an orchid, but I have yet to identify it. I think it's quite a beauty and hope you will agree.

As always, I encourage your comments and thank you for your time in viewing my contribution.

Bob

Title: Re: Bog Orchid
Post by: Bob_B on July 19, 2016, 05:23:40 pm

A good friend and an expert on bog plants identified this orchid as a Calopogon tuberosus, aka a tuberous grasspink. I am told that the white form is rather rare. For those interested: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calopogon.

Title: Re: Bog Orchid
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on July 19, 2016, 05:50:13 pm

Fascinating. That bog garden is quite a goldmine.

Title: Re: Bog Orchid
Post by: Bob_B on July 19, 2016, 06:52:56 pm

Thanks Eric. You would laugh if you saw how small it is.

Title: Re: Bog Orchid
Post by: Sean H on July 19, 2016, 09:23:58 pm

Quote from: Bob_B on July 19, 2016, 06:52:56 pm

Thanks Eric. You would laugh if you saw how small it is.

Whatever the size, it seems a garden that is a source of photographic pleasure for you.

Title: Re: Bog Orchid
Post by: Bob_B on July 20, 2016, 07:44:37 pm

I've never been able to leave well enough alone, and so, I've been 'playin' around with monochrome versions and overlays on these photos. Here's one that I think works, but I wonder if I've improved, harmed, or just overdid the image? Thoughts? 

Thank you for viewing, Bob

Title: Re: Bog Orchid
Post by: Rajan Parrikar on July 20, 2016, 08:55:57 pm

Beautiful work.

Title: Re: Bog Orchid
Post by: Jeremy Roussak on July 21, 2016, 03:41:45 am

I think it's a bit overdone. The petals had some texture in the colour version, but in the b&w they look coarse, with a roughened surface which I don't find attractive. I've done the same thing when trying to get good monochrome flower photos. It needs a lighter touch.

Jeremy

Title: Re: Bog Orchid
Post by: Bob_B on July 21, 2016, 05:56:38 pm

Quote from: kikashi on July 21, 2016, 03:41:45 am

I think it's a bit overdone. The petals had some texture in the colour version, but in the b&w they look coarse, with a roughened surface which I don't find attractive. I've done the same thing when trying to get good monochrome flower photos. It needs a lighter touch.

Jeremy

Thanks Jeremy. I appreciate your 'eye' for this sort of thing. I'm still experimenting with monochrome flower techniques, and I know I have a way to go towards getting it down. - Bob

Title: Re: Bog Orchid
Post by: Bob_B on July 21, 2016, 05:57:08 pm

Thank you Rajan.