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Pink Orchid by =Alcamin:iconAlcamin:

Categories Photography > Animals, Plants & Nature > Flowers & Plants

©2008-2009 =Alcamin
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You may not believe it but this picture gave me more trouble during editing then virtually any other. It was simply a question of cropping. I hadn’t framed the shot quite to my liking so I felt a little bit of cleaning up would help out. Easier said than done. I just couldn’t work out where to cut. I went through so many variations before settling on this one. It’s often the simple things that give you the most trouble. :|

Even with those problems though I do think it came out pretty well overall. It certainly demonstrates the delicate beauty that was on show at the Yuen Po St Flower Market, so that’s good. I believe this is a Orchrid called Phalaenopsis, I think, but I'm 100% sure (I'm not a flower expert after all ;)). I hope you like it at any rate. But of course, if you have any constructive criticism then please let me know. I’m all ears! ^^

Camera: Canon 400D
Lens: Sigma 17-70mm
Filters: Hoya UV
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Tv( Shutter Speed ): 1/50
Av( Aperture Value ): f/4.5
Tripod: None

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`davincipoppalag Jul 2, 2008, 3:48:22 AM
I think it's very beautiful

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~FierceFlame89 Jul 2, 2008, 7:06:14 AM
wow this is so different (?) and beautiful and colorful
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~Ardengrail Jul 4, 2008, 3:25:31 AM
I think you have done an excellent jobs with this picture :D it's very beautiful
hehe cropping is such a pain though, i've had lots of trouble with it in the past myself
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~Toradh Jul 4, 2008, 7:36:36 AM
Aw, beautiful colours and composition!
The petals look like velvet.
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=Alcamin Jul 4, 2008, 10:58:00 AM
Thanks very much, David! :)

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=Alcamin Jul 4, 2008, 10:58:13 AM
Thanks a lot! :)

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=Alcamin Jul 4, 2008, 11:01:10 AM
I don't normally have a huge problem with cropping but for some reason this picture was really awkward. Not sure why. :shrug:

Still, I'm glad you like it! :) Thanks for the comment!

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=Alcamin Jul 4, 2008, 11:03:45 AM
They did look more crafted then grown, I have to admit. They definitely caught my eye, even with all of the other colours around the market. :) Wonderful things.

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`davincipoppalag Jul 4, 2008, 3:30:39 PM
Wlcome!

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Canon
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
1/50 second
F/4.5
70 mm
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