Cindy Lynch
March 2025 - Orchid Center
About the Image(s)
I recently went to the Orchid Show at the MO Botanical Garden so you will be getting quite a few orchid shots. This is an extreme close-up of the center taken with my iPhone 12pro and then brought into Photoshop for post-processing. I also used the Topaz AI filter to Denoise it and used a light vignette from Camera Raw. This is a really different kind of photo for me, but I thought I would try it.
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8 comments posted
Kia ora Cindy. I like your perspective in this extreme close up image. The yellow parts look like angel wings! You've created something quite interesting. Posted: 03/11/2025 15:31:04
You did a really good job of taking this orchid closeup. I like the composition with the center part in the upper right, and the square format. The lines in the yellow draw us to the center, and the "cap" over the center keeps us in the frame. You succeeded very well with this new type of photo. Posted: 03/19/2025 18:21:17
Nice macro capture with your iPhone. The glow gives it a dreamy affect and for sure the yellow "stamens" are angel wings in motion. The light vignette works well for this shot. And the diagonal framing makes for a strong composition. Well done. Would look nice as a print hanging over your fireplace. Posted: 03/19/2025 19:42:40
A great Spring Vibe. I like all the lines you captured from the edges of the petals to the yellow lines on the petals. You may have jumped out of your comfort zone, but it is a great shot. How close were you to the orchid with your phone? Were you farther away and then did you crop in? Posted: 03/25/2025 23:37:06
Focal length was 4.2. I was close but also cropped. Posted: 03/28/2025 15:13:34
Cindy, this is a test comment. There seems to be some issues with members not receiving comments on there work. Will you let me know if you get this?
Jessica Posted: 03/26/2025 23:35:09
Jessica Posted: 03/26/2025 23:35:09
Got it Posted: 03/28/2025 15:12:06
Very creative and resourceful. Truly artistic and satisfying to observe. Posted: 03/30/2025 02:26:17