Orchids opening - Plants & Nature Photos

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

lovely capture of these orchids Michael. The background and framing is wonderful.

5 Jun 2008 12:13am

@Marion: Thanks so much, Marion.

Death from Mashhad, Iran

great composion! the color is alive!

5 Jun 2008 12:39am

@Death: A super comment. thank you.

Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates

wow! amazing bright colors which shown in a black background.

5 Jun 2008 1:09am

@Arash: Thank you, Arash. A nice comment.

angel from Iran

nice one thxxx:)

5 Jun 2008 1:22am

@angel: thank you, Angel.

e. from New York, NY, United States

Beautiful moment captured in time!

5 Jun 2008 1:40am

@e.: Thank you, e.

HoMo from Tehran, Iran

wow very nice color & tone - I Love this shot - perfect

5 Jun 2008 2:33am

@HoMo: Many thanks, HoMo.

Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom

They look beautiful against the black background!

5 Jun 2008 2:33am

@Ian Bramham: Thank you, Ian. Your comment is always appreciated.

Rags from Plano, United States

The image is so awesome! I love it that the black background makes the flowers pop out.

5 Jun 2008 2:41am

@Rags: Thank you, Rags.

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

Sweet shot! Well done!

5 Jun 2008 4:31am

@Craig: Thank you, Craig.

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Well done, Michael... the background makes the violets pop!

5 Jun 2008 5:07am

@Betty: I agree. thank you, Betty.

Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom

Very good, love the bachground you have used

5 Jun 2008 5:30am

@Alun Lambert: Many thanks, Alun.

Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom

a brilliant shot Michael, a real triumph in still-life imaging.

5 Jun 2008 5:45am

@Rhys: Thank you, Rhys. I really appreciate your comment.

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

Martha's??? I like their shyness...almost unwilling to bloom! Coming into this world is not an easy decision!

5 Jun 2008 7:24am

@Japanalia: Yes, Marta's. A great comment. Thank you, Gabriela.

KMF from Kerala,Kalpakanchery, India

wounderfull shot

5 Jun 2008 7:30am

@KMF: Thank you, KMF.

vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada

Superb!

5 Jun 2008 8:22am

@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you, Wolfgang.

pLusOne from Cheonan, South Korea

cool close up shot with the dof of black background

5 Jun 2008 8:23am

@pLusOne: Thank you, P1.

MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany

Such delicate colours, simply wonderful! Are these easy to grow? Indoors?

5 Jun 2008 8:43am

@MadScientist: They usually grow well inside. These took quite a while to open. thank you, MS.

Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa

wow Michael - this is brilliant! I love the pink against that black background!! Awesome work!

5 Jun 2008 9:08am

@Mandy Provan: Thank you, Mandy. I appreciate that.

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

The colour on black is gorgeous.

5 Jun 2008 10:13am

@Michael Rawluk: Thank you, Michael

MJ from Delaware, United States

beautiful color and detail...

5 Jun 2008 11:04am

@MJ: Thank you, MJ.

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

Very dramatic, Michael ... looks like there could be another image waiting in the wings ...

5 Jun 2008 11:06am

@Ron: Thank you, Ron.

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

So delicate colors and details for this flowers shot.

5 Jun 2008 11:11am

@Calusarus: Many thanks, Calusarus.

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Stunning, the colour of the orchid buds look wonderful against the black background.

5 Jun 2008 11:13am

@MaryB: Thanks so much, Mary.

Nicole from Komono, Japan

Gorgeous! How did you do the black background if you don't mind me asking? Studio?

5 Jun 2008 11:16am

@Nicole: Hi Nicole. Thanks for your question. The background is done in Photoshop on computer. The original background is removed by the magic eraser tool and then the eraser tool. Then a new layer from background is added in black. It is fairly simple

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Very precious, classy and beautiful...

5 Jun 2008 11:48am

@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine. I enjoyed your comment.

Tilala from Bordeaux, France

Un traitement qui met bien en valeur ces belles orchidées !

5 Jun 2008 11:51am

@Tilala: Merci beaucoup, Marie.

Sérgio Martins from Felgueiras, Portugal

the background makes the flower "jump" out the photo. very nice.

5 Jun 2008 11:53am

@Sérgio Martins: Thank you for commenting, Sérgio.

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

This is superb Michael on this wonderful dark background!

5 Jun 2008 4:08pm

@standley: Many thanks, Richard.

stricken from hamedan, Iran

nice shot.thank u...

5 Jun 2008 5:02pm

@stricken: Thank you, stricken.

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

L e fond noir et le cadre sont très élégant, à l'image des ces jolies fleurs que sont les orchidées.

5 Jun 2008 5:05pm

@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne.

John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States

Beautiful image Michael. Great colors and tones. The black background is perfect for the contrasts here.

5 Jun 2008 9:09pm

@John Maslowski: Thank you, John.

saeed from ahwaz, Iran

great composition and lovely vivid colours Michael! really well done!

5 Jun 2008 11:18pm

@saeed: Thank you, Saeed.

Daniel from kenmare, United States

eye catching.

5 Jun 2008 11:50pm

@Daniel: Thank you, Daniel. Much appreciated.

Marie from FRESNES, France

c'est magnifique !!!

8 Jun 2008 12:29pm

@Marie: Merci, Marie.

Francesc B. from région parisienne, France

Very beautiful pink on this black background...I like the composition... Thank you, Michael, for all your visits.

28 Jun 2008 2:21am

@Francesc B.: And thanks so much, Francesc.

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