Thanks guys. Unfortunately, those are the only 3 photos i was satisfied enough with to share.

So here's the next step in my addiction. I am a little bit of a photography nut, so not only am i likely going to blow the dust off my AE-1 and 150mm lens and take some real shots - my first endeavor in color. i find b&w generally does pretty much everything better justice, but until i try it (and most likely find myself disappointed with the likeness) im going to assume i will need color to properly capture an orchid's beauty. Here's the long and short - i'm going to have to get a better digital camera. even though i like SLR better, scanners tend to warp the appearance of the picture, and since i love to share and get feedback, as any reasonably mentally unstable orchid addict does, i need something that transfers better to web publication.

anyone have any ideas on a good digital slr for closeup clarity?