Orchid C&C: This photo was taken Fri 01/18/13 at the Planting Fields Arboretum in the town of Oyster Bay, NY. It was 80+ degrees in the greenhouse and the warmth brought back memories...

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

This photo was taken Fri 01/18/13 at the Planting Fields Arboretum in the town of Oyster Bay, NY. It was 80+ degrees in the greenhouse and the warmth brought back memories of the summer.

"The name "Planting Fields" comes from the Matinecock Indians who cultivated the rich soil in the clearings high above Long Island Sound."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planting_Fields_Arboretum_State_Historic_Park

C&C encouraged, hope you enjoy the photo. 8-)

ISO 400, 105mm, f/18, 1/60 flash

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

[quote=Bmac]This photo was taken Fri 01/18/13 at the Planting Fields Arboretum in the town of Oyster Bay, NY. It was 80+ degrees in the greenhouse and the warmth brought back memories of the summer.

"The name "Planting Fields" comes from the Matinecock Indians who cultivated the rich soil in the clearings high above Long Island Sound."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planting_Fields_Arboretum_State_Historic_Park

C&C encouraged, hope you enjoy the photo. 8-)[/quot

Great shot Bmac, nice detail and color is spot on

Curtis_Lowe Loc: Georgia

Bmac wrote:

This photo was taken Fri 01/18/13 at the Planting Fields Arboretum in the town of Oyster Bay, NY. It was 80+ degrees in the greenhouse and the warmth brought back memories of the summer.

"The name "Planting Fields" comes from the Matinecock Indians who cultivated the rich soil in the clearings high above Long Island Sound."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planting_Fields_Arboretum_State_Historic_Park

C&C encouraged, hope you enjoy the photo. 8-)

Just a question, why f18? Does it have to do with Macro?

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

gregoryd45 wrote:

Great shot Bmac, nice detail and color is spot on

Thanks Greg, your comments are always appreciated. 8-)

john blue Loc: Lowndesboro, Al

very nice, like it.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Curtis_Lowe wrote:

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I shot at f/18 to achieve depth of field, as the shape of orchids makes it difficult to get parts of the flower in focus. The lens used was a macro lens. 8-)

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

john blue wrote:

very nice, like it.

Thanks John, glad you liked it. 8-)

Curtis_Lowe Loc: Georgia

Bmac wrote:

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It is a lovely shot and entirely in focus with great color. I have not done much macro, and nothing with a specific macro lens. I did not know you had to have apeture that high to acheave a large enough DOF for a shot like that.
Learn something every day!

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Curtis_Lowe wrote:

It is a lovely shot and entirely in focus with great color. I have not done much macro, and nothing with a specific macro lens. I did not know you had to have apeture that high to acheave a large enough DOF for a shot like that. Learn something every day!

Thanks Curtis, but actually, even at f/18, there are still parts of the orchid which have a soft focus. It's usually okay with flowers to not have everything in sharp focus depending on what you wish to achieve. Some of the most beautiful bloom shots that I have seen have a soft focus. Again, thanks for taking a look and commenting. 8-)

mollymolly Loc: In the heart of the Everglades.

This is a stunning photo!

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

mollymolly wrote:

This is a stunning photo!

Thanks a bunch Molly, and it was so nice basking in that 80 degree weather while I took the photo. 8-)

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Bmac wrote:

mollymolly wrote:

This is a stunning photo!

Thanks a bunch Molly, and it was so nice basking in that 80 degree weather while I took the photo. 8-)

Love the Orchid shot. They are a real challenge to hold DOF because of the structure of the blooms. I was thinking of starting an ongoing Orchid String. What do you think?

Wendy2 Loc: California

That is VERY nice! Good job!!

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

Bmac wrote:

mollymolly wrote:

This is a stunning photo!

Thanks a bunch Molly, and it was so nice basking in that 80 degree weather while I took the photo. 8-)

Love the Orchid shot. They are a real challenge to hold DOF because of the structure of the blooms. I was thinking of starting an ongoing Orchid String. What do you think?

Thanks LoneRangeFinder. I was hoping to come across some insects in the greenhouse but except for one tiny critter, they were nowhere to be found. An orchid string sounds fine to me, it might last for a time. 8-)

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Great color and clarity...great job!