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Uploaded: 05/04/12 2:42 PM GMT
Drama Queen
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The Illinois Orchid growers show was last weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden and I've recently been able to visit an orchid greenhouse several times so I thought a few orchid images may be in order. Since today is FF I'm starting with this showy butterfly orchid I'm calling "Drama Queen". No flash used - only greenhouse lighting for this one. All comments and critiques appreciated. (Canon G12 1/25 sec.,F/4.0,18MM, ISO 800)

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::LynEve
05/04/12 2:59 PM GMT
This fair leaps off the screen at me ! Fantastic colours and nice comp. I like that there is a whole bloom and the one in the top left corner peeping in is nice :)
Perfect FF posting. Drama Queen is a grand title.
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::SEFA
05/04/12 3:12 PM GMT
They are so very beautiful and you have captured them very well.
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.icedancer
05/04/12 6:23 PM GMT
Such rich colours and capture
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.LakeMichigan
05/04/12 7:23 PM GMT
Beautiful capture. What gorgeous color.
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::Inkeri
05/04/12 9:13 PM GMT
A Lovely photo of this Beautiful flower.The color is Gorgeous.
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.Joanie
05/05/12 12:28 AM GMT
Are the orchids really this rich looking? How stunning they are and your capture outstanding Kathy!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!
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::tigger3
05/05/12 1:41 AM GMT
Kathy, beautiful she is, love the color. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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::Fifthbeatle
05/05/12 11:43 PM GMT
wow, look at that color, good work!
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.Eubeen
05/06/12 8:42 PM GMT
Great colour in this capture, Kathy. A lovely closeup on the orchids.
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