carylwithay Posted February 24, 2012 Share #1 Posted February 24, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) We went to an orchid show today. this was my favorite. Caryl 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 Hi carylwithay, Take a look here EXOTIC SLIPPER ORCHID. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
leicamann Posted February 24, 2012 Share #2 Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Nicely done, except the flash or should I say the light from the flash is too harsh. We also had the same issues at the Vancouver Orchid Society constantly having its show and sale at the Curling rink in Richmond, its has horrid fluorescent light... it makes photography very challenging as well as the myriad of people with their P&S cameras where they never turn off that ^%$^& flash......anyhow, the good news is this year its happening at the new Floral Hall , which has modern natural light. Orchids will reveal themselves in all their subtle glory in a soft subdued light. Try to use a bounce light from another source, or bounce it off the ceiling. With the perfect light conditions, you'd be amazed at the results your digital camera will come up with. My apologies for the monologue Thanks for sharing Oh before I forget, is that your orchid,? if so, congrats!! Cheers, JRM Edited February 24, 2012 by leicamann typo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carylwithay Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted February 24, 2012 Thank you for all that info. I wonder if there is a way to soften it now in post processing. Caryl Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 24, 2012 Share #4 Posted February 24, 2012 Caryl - With the exception of the harshness from flash, gorgeous. If anybody knows what can be done via processing, I suspect John is the one. Will you and Roland be at the biennial? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicamann Posted February 24, 2012 Share #5 Posted February 24, 2012 Thank you for all that info. I wonder if there is a way to soften it now in post processing.Caryl You mean the bloom is finished:confused: Post processing , that would be someone like Deke McClelland dekeOnline he would be the one to ask and is the absolute best I know Remember also that the San Francisco Orchid Society is STILL hosting he Orchid Expo, which goes on until this Sunday.. if you have the time and $45.00.. you'll be blown away....not just the beauty but the fragrances.... and you will find tons of " Lady's Slippers Pacific Orchid Exposition if you have the means and a bit of coin... then I would say 'don't miss it' Its happening at the Fort Mason Center San Francisco Orchid Society Cheers, JRM Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carylwithay Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted February 24, 2012 This was taken at the opening gala of the Orchid society at Fort mason last night. I am fiddling with PS and trying to soften them Caryl Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicamann Posted February 24, 2012 Share #7 Posted February 24, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ahhhh:D So will be expecting alot more from you..so how was the show? Any favorites? There will be I believe 3 reps coming up to Vancouver on the 24th of March. Didi you see their tour to Taiwan?. That looked really interesting!! As for the photoshop thing, you might want to look at this, its a very common issue How to Soften Up Harsh Flash Lighting Photoshop Soft Light Layer Tutorial | Yanik's Photo School There is even a term that we use in studio lighting called "soft box"..that makes the light bright , but diffuse and not glaring. Dean used to post incredible shots with teh Digilux 1 using some pretty advanced lighting techniques.. I believe his set up was , 3 softboxes, 3 Nikon Strobes all linked to the camera, and all linked to fire concurrently in microseconds( excuse me I am blathering on Anyhow glad you got to the show. Cheers, JRM Cheers, JRM Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted February 24, 2012 Share #8 Posted February 24, 2012 Caryl, Lovely flowers and the colors are supreme, Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carylwithay Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Thank you, John, for all that info. We saw the Taiwan people but have no interest in traveling there. I like the slipper orchids best. I have only a few shots that I like so there isn't much to post. Thank you Paul for your nice comment Caryl Edited February 24, 2012 by carylwithay Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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