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Uploaded: 02/19/15 4:02 PM GMT
Reaching Towards the Light
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A phalaenopsis orchid seemingly reaching for the greenhouse light. It's so cold today we all are reaching for the light - today it's -8F with wind chills of -35F. I am not venturing out today!

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::tigger3
02/19/15 5:10 PM GMT
You sure brought out the detail of this lovely orchid. Kathy we have about the same temps here today, and I'm hunkered down for the day. Thank you for this lovely post, to brighten up the day.
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::corngrowth
02/19/15 5:39 PM GMT
To me, this is a remarkable result for such a bright background Kathy. The contrasting colors of the orchid haven't even diminished. It is as if these difficult lighting conditions do not effect your photography. Think you wish that the severe weather conditions didn't have effect to you as well, lol.
Please take care!
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::0930_23
02/19/15 7:08 PM GMT
This is as beautiful as a spotted Puppy, Kathy.
This would look great too with an added texture.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::jerseygurl
02/19/15 8:13 PM GMT
This is a beautiful orchid Kathy!!! Love everything about it and especially the spots and/or freckles in bright fuschsia coloring. Nicely done and presented!!! Currently the temperature is 18 degrees - we're in the midst of a "heatwave" as compared to other areas of the country lol.
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::Jimbobedsel
02/19/15 8:38 PM GMT
You sure that's not a Dalmatian Orchid with pink spots? lol. Another outstanding foofy shot, Kathy.
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.GIGIBL
02/19/15 8:54 PM GMT
Lovely shot Kathy very well captured.
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::Ramad
02/19/15 9:44 PM GMT
Nice capture with a very good bokeh, colours and focus Kathy. Lovely indeed!
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::luckyshot
02/20/15 2:48 AM GMT
Kathy - Good depth of field for clarity of the flower. With the depth of orchids, it is a challenge to get this kind of focus. Kudos!
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::Dunstickin
02/20/15 9:23 AM GMT
I cannot even say that word in front of Orchids!.....so, I will take your word for it!..☺

So delightful..and it looks very regal too
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.icedancer
02/20/15 7:22 PM GMT
Wow, this blossom really pops even with the background being so bright, spectacular colours and detail and like the way it's face is looking for the sunlight
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.Eubeen
03/04/15 5:52 PM GMT
A good angle and DoF in this close up , Kathy. Nice details and lovely colours in the bloom. In solidarity with you, I too will boycott going outside until Mother Nature sees fit to warm things up.
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