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A survivor of a miserable day of shooting. · **1 Like**

It was definitely a massacre today and this is one of the few survivors.

Focal Length @ 43mm, Used onboard flash with Spot Metering.

Thanks so much for viewing.

TT

**eaglem** · 05-28-2017, 10:11 PM

That is one unusual and stunning bloom.

**Tonytee** · 05-28-2017, 10:14 PM

You are correct. I was very surprised and delighted to spot this. I have never seen an orchid with this color configuration. This one was fun.

Many thanks.

TT

Sandy Hancock · 05-29-2017, 03:26 AM

It is a very cool flower to be sure, and I like the framing.

The direct flash is a bit too dominant to my eyes, and the lens hood has blocked the light from reaching the bottom of the frame. A shoe mount flash with a diffuser would have given a softer effect without the vignette.

Letting in a bit more ambient light (and also winding down the flash) would help to give the flower a sense of depth. Opening up to f/11 would still allow good depth of field, and produce less diffraction.

gjtoth · 05-29-2017, 09:32 AM

Pretty freakin' NICE!

**Tonytee** · 05-29-2017, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

It is a very cool flower to be sure, and I like the framing.

The direct flash is a bit too dominant to my eyes, and the lens hood has blocked the light from reaching the bottom of the frame. A shoe mount flash with a diffuser would have given a softer effect without the vignette.

Letting in a bit more ambient light (and also winding down the flash) would help to give the flower a sense of depth. Opening up to f/11 would still allow good depth of field, and produce less diffraction.

Thanks Sandy. I very much appreciate your excellent pointers.

TT

---------- Post added 05-29-17 at 05:28 PM ----------

Originally posted by gjtoth

Pretty freakin' NICE!

I thank you very much, sir.

TT

**Bob Harris** · 05-31-2017, 10:24 PM

with a capture like this, I would say you had a wonderful day. Quite beautiful.

**Tonytee** · 05-31-2017, 10:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Bob Harris

with a capture like this, I would say you had a wonderful day. Quite beautiful.

Many thanks. Your positive feedback is always most welcome.

Cheers,

TT

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05-28-2017, 10:11 PM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,165	That is one unusual and stunning bloom.

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Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543 Original Poster	You are correct. I was very surprised and delighted to spot this. I have never seen an orchid with this color configuration. This one was fun. Many thanks. TT

05-29-2017, 03:26 AM	#4
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	It is a very cool flower to be sure, and I like the framing. The direct flash is a bit too dominant to my eyes, and the lens hood has blocked the light from reaching the bottom of the frame. A shoe mount flash with a diffuser would have given a softer effect without the vignette. Letting in a bit more ambient light (and also winding down the flash) would help to give the flower a sense of depth. Opening up to f/11 would still allow good depth of field, and produce less diffraction.

05-29-2017, 09:32 AM	#5
gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962	Pretty freakin' NICE!

05-29-2017, 05:27 PM	#6
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock It is a very cool flower to be sure, and I like the framing. The direct flash is a bit too dominant to my eyes, and the lens hood has blocked the light from reaching the bottom of the frame. A shoe mount flash with a diffuser would have given a softer effect without the vignette. Letting in a bit more ambient light (and also winding down the flash) would help to give the flower a sense of depth. Opening up to f/11 would still allow good depth of field, and produce less diffraction. Thanks Sandy. I very much appreciate your excellent pointers. TT ---------- Post added 05-29-17 at 05:28 PM ---------- Originally posted by gjtoth Pretty freakin' NICE! I thank you very much, sir. TT

05-31-2017, 10:24 PM	#7
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	with a capture like this, I would say you had a wonderful day. Quite beautiful.

05-31-2017, 10:49 PM - 1 Like	#8
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris with a capture like this, I would say you had a wonderful day. Quite beautiful. Many thanks. Your positive feedback is always most welcome. Cheers, TT

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