Wednesday
Jan252012
Orchid Collection on Black
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 5:50AM 
These were all photographed with a black cloth held behind the flower to focus on the shape and form of each Orchid. An external flash was fired to illuminate the tiniest details, and a small aperture was selected to create enough depth of field to keep the entire subject in focus. Slower shutter speeds were generally necessary, as was a tripod.
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Nature
Reader Comments (5)
They are beautiful. I try and take flower pictures but they never turn out as nice as those. You gave good tips for me to try. Thanks.
Judy
Absolutely beautiful. Love that first one. Just gorgeous :)
Chris, where did you take these photos?
All were photographed at various Arboretums in NY. Alternatively, you could buy them cut, and do something similar in your home.
Great pics. SO clear and sharp