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**Crooski** · 06-19-2021, 10:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Paeonia Lactiflora "Ursyn Niemcewicz"

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OrchidJulie · 06-19-2021, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by Crooski

Paeonia Lactiflora "Ursyn Niemcewicz"

Ooh, gorgeous! An unusual peony, for sure. I like it very much!

**Geodude** · 06-20-2021, 08:09 AM - **2 Likes**

A cluster of spider lilies. It started out as a single bulb, but obviously has created additional daughters.

OrchidJulie · 06-20-2021, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Geodude

A cluster of spider lilies. It started out as a single bulb, but obviously has created additional daughters.

Beautiful!

Apropos of nothing, did you know there are about a dozen different plants with the common name "spider lily"? Most of them aren't really lilies at all, different relatives of Amaryllis (which I think these plants are), Lycoris radiata, but they all have spider-y flowers. And they do grow larger and larger clumps as the underground bulbs reproduce. Whatever, they're gorgeous garden flowers.

**KC0PET** · 06-20-2021, 07:26 PM - **2 Likes**

Watcha lookin' at?

**jersey** · 06-21-2021, 01:47 AM

^^^^
Oh, that is nice. Simple, no eye catching colors, but somehow hits the nail.

Originally posted by Geodude

A cluster of spider lilies. It started out as a single bulb, but obviously has created additional daughters.

Looks like something from sci-fi. You have stargate in garage

smf · 06-21-2021, 05:37 AM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Gorgeous flowers, Stu. Beautifully captured!

Thanks very much!

**KC0PET** · 06-21-2021, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by jersey

^^^^
Oh, that is nice. Simple, no eye catching colors, but somehow hits the nail.

Thanks!

**Geodude** · 06-21-2021, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Beautiful!

Apropos of nothing, did you know there are about a dozen different plants with the common name "spider lily"? Most of them aren't really lilies at all, different relatives of Amaryllis (which I think these plants are), Lycoris radiata, but they all have spider-y flowers. And they do grow larger and larger clumps as the underground bulbs reproduce. Whatever, they're gorgeous garden flowers.

I think you're right about being amaryllis as opposed to the lily family. Someone once told me they were naked ladies, but I was certain I'd not seen a naked lady like that, before...

---------- Post added 06-21-21 at 10:40 AM ----------

Originally posted by jersey

^^^^

Looks like something from sci-fi. You have stargate in garage

If so, I'd like to send my lawn mower through it...

OrchidJulie · 06-21-2021, 11:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Geodude

I think you're right about being amaryllis as opposed to the lily family. Someone once told me they were naked ladies, but I was certain I'd not seen a naked lady like that, before...

ROFL! Believe it or not, there are, actually, garden flowers called "naked ladies", but they are definitely amaryllis. And, um, pink...

**WPRESTO** · 06-22-2021, 04:22 AM - **2 Likes**

This is a type of clematis that has a bush growth form.

OrchidJulie · 06-22-2021, 07:45 AM - **5 Likes**

Playing with the ring light again... this is a purple calla, probably a hybrid but I have no idea which one...

**KC0PET** · 06-22-2021, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Playing with the ring light again... this is a purple calla, probably a hybrid but I have no idea which one...

Beautiful shot! What type of ring light are you using?

OrchidJulie · 06-22-2021, 09:54 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by KC0PET

Beautiful shot! What type of ring light are you using?

Thanks very much. It's a Bolt VM160 LED. Kind of a mid-range unit, not the super-cheapo thingies made for cel phones, but not a break-the-bank studio unit, either. It has two modes, continuous LED (at 6 output levels) or flash, and it can be configured to illuminate left or right as well as full-circle. Comes in a kit with a bunch of attachment rings to fit in the lens filter threads, and several diffusers (which I haven't messed with yet). Fits in the hot-shoe, or on a little stand of its own. The little stand would be for mounting the control unit on a tabletop, the LED unit is strictly lens-mounted. Frankly I'm not sure why you would want to mount the control unit separately, the power cord is pretty short, very tightly coiled, but the whole rig is heavy enough that it might affect hand-held use. On a tripod, no issue at all.

I'm getting used to it. At first it was a little fiddly, because the power cable doesn't detach from either end (power unit or light unit), but I'm getting the hang of it. My personal preference is for the continuous LED mode rather than flash, I've never been a fan of flash unless it's studio-quality rather than on-camera, but I may play with the diffuser and flash.

Got it at B and H.

**Tonytee** · 06-22-2021, 01:58 PM

Oh My Gosh!! What a strikingly stunning floral image. Most impressive young lady, most impressive and many thanks for the awesome treat.

)

tt

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06-19-2021, 11:12 AM	#3017
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,960	Originally posted by Crooski Paeonia Lactiflora "Ursyn Niemcewicz" Ooh, gorgeous! An unusual peony, for sure. I like it very much!

06-20-2021, 09:20 AM	#3019
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,960	Originally posted by Geodude A cluster of spider lilies. It started out as a single bulb, but obviously has created additional daughters. Beautiful! Apropos of nothing, did you know there are about a dozen different plants with the common name "spider lily"? Most of them aren't really lilies at all, different relatives of Amaryllis (which I think these plants are), Lycoris radiata, but they all have spider-y flowers. And they do grow larger and larger clumps as the underground bulbs reproduce. Whatever, they're gorgeous garden flowers.

06-20-2021, 07:26 PM - 2 Likes	#3020
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,273	Watcha lookin' at?

06-21-2021, 01:47 AM	#3021
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,057	^^^^ Oh, that is nice. Simple, no eye catching colors, but somehow hits the nail. Originally posted by Geodude A cluster of spider lilies. It started out as a single bulb, but obviously has created additional daughters. Looks like something from sci-fi. You have stargate in garage

06-21-2021, 05:37 AM	#3022
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Gorgeous flowers, Stu. Beautifully captured! Thanks very much!

06-21-2021, 06:16 AM	#3023
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,273	Originally posted by jersey ^^^^ Oh, that is nice. Simple, no eye catching colors, but somehow hits the nail. Thanks!

06-21-2021, 08:38 AM	#3024
Geodude Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Off to another adventure Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,325	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Beautiful! Apropos of nothing, did you know there are about a dozen different plants with the common name "spider lily"? Most of them aren't really lilies at all, different relatives of Amaryllis (which I think these plants are), Lycoris radiata, but they all have spider-y flowers. And they do grow larger and larger clumps as the underground bulbs reproduce. Whatever, they're gorgeous garden flowers. I think you're right about being amaryllis as opposed to the lily family. Someone once told me they were naked ladies, but I was certain I'd not seen a naked lady like that, before... ---------- Post added 06-21-21 at 10:40 AM ---------- Originally posted by jersey ^^^^ Looks like something from sci-fi. You have stargate in garage If so, I'd like to send my lawn mower through it...

06-21-2021, 11:33 AM - 1 Like	#3025
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,960	Originally posted by Geodude I think you're right about being amaryllis as opposed to the lily family. Someone once told me they were naked ladies, but I was certain I'd not seen a naked lady like that, before... ROFL! Believe it or not, there are, actually, garden flowers called "naked ladies", but they are definitely amaryllis. And, um, pink...

06-22-2021, 08:24 AM	#3028
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,273	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Playing with the ring light again... this is a purple calla, probably a hybrid but I have no idea which one... Beautiful shot! What type of ring light are you using?

06-22-2021, 09:54 AM - 2 Likes	#3029
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,960	Originally posted by KC0PET Beautiful shot! What type of ring light are you using? Thanks very much. It's a Bolt VM160 LED. Kind of a mid-range unit, not the super-cheapo thingies made for cel phones, but not a break-the-bank studio unit, either. It has two modes, continuous LED (at 6 output levels) or flash, and it can be configured to illuminate left or right as well as full-circle. Comes in a kit with a bunch of attachment rings to fit in the lens filter threads, and several diffusers (which I haven't messed with yet). Fits in the hot-shoe, or on a little stand of its own. The little stand would be for mounting the control unit on a tabletop, the LED unit is strictly lens-mounted. Frankly I'm not sure why you would want to mount the control unit separately, the power cord is pretty short, very tightly coiled, but the whole rig is heavy enough that it might affect hand-held use. On a tripod, no issue at all. I'm getting used to it. At first it was a little fiddly, because the power cable doesn't detach from either end (power unit or light unit), but I'm getting the hang of it. My personal preference is for the continuous LED mode rather than flash, I've never been a fan of flash unless it's studio-quality rather than on-camera, but I may play with the diffuser and flash. Got it at B and H.

06-22-2021, 01:58 PM	#3030
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,505	Oh My Gosh!! What a strikingly stunning floral image. Most impressive young lady, most impressive and many thanks for the awesome treat. ) tt