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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Bob_B on October 22, 2017, 05:55:34 pm

Title: Orchids of Autumn: Miltonia sunset
Post by: Bob_B on October 22, 2017, 05:55:34 pm

I've managed to keep my orchids outside for much longer than normal due to our unusually warm weather, and the plants are loving it. Several are in bloom, but none surpass Miltonia "sunset" for the shear number of flowers that produce an aroma akin to fresh cilantro, something that is rather unusual for orchids. The plant in this photo is approx. 25 years old, and is one of my longest lasting orchids. It has generated numerous pseudobulbs that have gone onto full-size plants. They will all go indoors during the upcoming week and remain there until the return of warm weather.

I used two LED studio lights to illuminate the plant.

Thank you for viewing, and please feel free to C&C.

   Bob

Title: Re: Orchids of Autumn: Miltonia sunset
Post by: Jay Kaplan on October 22, 2017, 06:01:39 pm

Lovely

Jay

Title: Re: Orchids of Autumn: Miltonia sunset
Post by: Bob_B on October 23, 2017, 07:41:34 am

Thanks Jay.

Title: Re: Orchids of Autumn: Miltonia sunset
Post by: degrub on October 23, 2017, 11:57:39 am

Lovely orchid.
Was the intent to create an impressionistic feel to the image ?

Title: Re: Orchids of Autumn: Miltonia sunset
Post by: Bob_B on October 23, 2017, 03:19:07 pm

Quote from: degrub on October 23, 2017, 11:57:39 am

Lovely orchid.
Was the intent to create an impressionistic feel to the image ?

No, I wasn't trying for an impressionistic feel, but I'll take credit if you think it does. My one goal was to capture the plant as I saw it, and I believe I did.