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ORCHIDS IN FLIGHT!

© Stanley J. Contrades

ORCHIDS IN FLIGHT!

Uploaded: August 20, 2008

Description

FLOWERS CATEGORY. ORCHIDS.
1/2.5 sec, f2.8, Shutter Priority, ISO 100, 100 mm lens. Tripod, shutter release cable, spot cloning, USM, saved for Web.

Comments

Vladan D. Djordjevic August 20, 2008 0

Fantastic floral image! The colors and conntrast are grat. I love orchids. :) #983001

Mary K. Robison August 20, 2008 0

Another gorgeous floral presented by Stan the Orchid Man!
What wonderful colors, so perfect on the deep black background. The graceful composition is lovely, and the clarity is a a marvel.
I'll look forward to seeing this again next month! #6335576

Paul Michko August 20, 2008 0

Superb capture, Stan. #6335597

Lynne Morris August 20, 2008 0

Wow Stan, this is a stunning floral, beautiful colours, lighting and comp. #6335609

Barbara Waldoch August 20, 2008 0

This is very beautiful, Stan! #6335657

William C. Raco level-classic August 20, 2008 0

Great colors and the contrast of the black background really makes them, and the photo, a standout
Nicely done, Stan #6335822

Paul E. Earl August 20, 2008 0

This is very beautiful, Stan!! #6335868

Carol Sawyer August 20, 2008 0

Beautiful floral image and colors, Stan!! #6335909

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 20, 2008 0

Excellent color, lighting and detail! A beautiful presentation Stan! Jeff #6335937

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 20, 2008 0

Lovely florals here, Stan.


Dominick #6336216

Robert R. Goodman August 20, 2008 0

You always have capture the most beautiful orchids I've ever seen.Absolutely beautiful,Stan!!!!!! #6336398

Sam Britt August 20, 2008 0

Beautiful image, Stan. Great color, lighting & composition. #6336669

Murry Grigsby August 20, 2008 0

Great background for these lighter than air floral airplanes Stan! They are so delicate with such soft colors. Well done!! #6337054

Nadya Johnson August 20, 2008 0

Beautiful! They really do look like magical little birds in flight! #6337408

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 20, 2008 0

How beautiful is this, Stan!!!!!! Fantastic shot!!!!! ♫ k #6337618

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic August 20, 2008 0

Aloha, Stan! These orchids are so beautiful! Love the colors with the black BG! #6337933

Stanley J. Contrades August 21, 2008 0

Thank you for your generosity and your support, Vladan, Mary, Paul M., Lynne, Barbara, Bill, Paul E., Carol, Jeff, Dominick, Bobby, Sam, Murry, Nadya, Kitty and Shelly. I appreciate it very much.
Aloha,
Stan #6339245

Kate Baumgartner August 21, 2008 0

The color and clarity of both are exceptional. WOW!!!
#6339288

Evy Johansen level-classic August 21, 2008 0

Wow... Beautiful in all ways!! Love the purple against the dar bg!! #6339649

Stanley J. Contrades August 21, 2008 0

I appreciate your supportive responses Kate and Evy! Thank you!!
Aloha,
Stan #6340277

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe August 29, 2008 0

Absolutely gorgeous, Stan! Aloha back to you, too!:-)
KK #6384558

Jennifer L. Alder September 01, 2008 0

OH WOW! Stan, this is just delightful! GORGEOUS floral work. Terrific use of dark BG, great pov, amazing color and light :) #6393866

Stanley J. Contrades September 02, 2008 0

Thank you Kathleen and Jennifer for stopping in to comment. I do appreciate it very much!!
Aloha,
Stan #6398591

Stanley J. Contrades September 02, 2008 0

Thank you judges for your recognition. I appreciate it!
Aloha,
Stan #6398607

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