John Doyle
April 2026 - Calanthe Orchid
About the Image(s)
It was taken a few weeks ago at the NY Botanical Garden annual Orchid Show. Since monopods or tripods are not allowed, all my photos that day were hand held. I used my Canon EOS R5 camera with EF 100 mm, F2.8 Macro lens. The ISO was 400 at F14,at 1/60 sec.
2 comments posted
Nice DOF hand held without stacking. Great detail. Posted: 04/08/2026 12:07:27
I think orchids are one of the most difficult macros to shoot because of the depth. You have captured nice detail in this; I enlarged it and your center is spot on. It's a very interesting angle, especially without focus stacking AND handheld. I might suggest you play with the lighting a bit on those outer petals? Was it in sun or shade? There's just something about the lighting that I can't put my finger on. If I knew more about the environment when you captured it, I might be able to say more? Posted: 04/09/2026 16:58:38