Rlc. Memoria Shirley Moore "Newberry" HCC/AOS - playing with light and shadow

[mauraec]

I posted earlier versions of this as a Potinara - new name is Rhyncolaeliacattleya (is that right, Michael?). Anyway, the blooms are just starting to fade and turn much yellower, so I wanted to change around the lighting to see what I could come up with. Here are a couple of my experiments:

[eorchids]

Rhyncholaeliocattleya Memoria Shirley Moore, that's right.
Beautiful colors.

[pavel]

I like the first shot. The viewing angle made for a more interesting picture while the subdued lighting allowed the shadows to better define the ripples in the petals.

[cakedaddy]

The photos look great! And such a beautiful flower...
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[mauraec]

I like the first shot. The viewing angle made for a more interesting picture while the subdued lighting allowed the shadows to better define the ripples in the petals.

Thanks for the encouragement, Paul - I appreciate it. The only way I'm going to get to be a better photographer is by taking chances, which is a little scary for me....

[kiwiorchids]

Maura, that last photo is amazing! I love how it is just off centre, meaning the flower is at an angle, not symmetrical. Beautiful!

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Pretty orchid bloom photos, Maura.

cheers,
BD

[EMos]

Very beautiful Maura. I like the contrast of the lip colour.

[panam]

Maura, I love your photography!

[cdayinflorida]

love it!