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Archive 2012 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

Karl Witt
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p.1 #1 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

We my venture to the butterfly facility turned two fold into an orchid adventure. I was a bit overwhelmed seeing all these beauties around and sure wished they had had more butterflies about for photo opps but I had a great time!

Orchids are one of my favorites and always shot indoors. I really like using natural light and finding flowers that are highlighted by it. These are a combination of flash, flash fill and natural light, it was more finding isolation and comps that I hoped would be enjoyable. Orchids are IMO challenging for DOF and for reproducing the colors as accurately as possible.

I hope you find these enjoyable for their color and form and a few for their comps. Any comments or questions are welcomed. The lens was a Tamron 70-300 zoom that is very inexpensive but has been a great performer for me. The FF or 1.3 crop body cameras IMO produce a much nicer DOF for this type of work.

Here we go and I apologize for the quantity as I just felt like putting them all together to get the feel of what I saw

Special thanks to all the others here who have recently shot florals, Tim and Sevan and to those that have taken some time to give them a try. I find them a relaxing stimulating challenge!

KarlA


	© Karl Witt 2012

#1 Orchid Lizard LOL couldn't resist
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 400 mm f/7.1 1/400 sec 800 ISO +0.7 EV


	© Karl Witt 2012

#2 A Blending of color and form
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 180 mm f/4.5 1/300 sec 800 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Karl Witt 2012

#3 Like a mustache
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 180 mm f/4.5 1/250 sec 800 ISO -1.0 EV


	© Karl Witt 2012

#4 Deep purple
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 238 mm f/5.0 1/200 sec 640 ISO -1.0 EV

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p.1 #2 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

more....


	© Karl Witt 2012

#5 Yellow Slipper
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 192 mm f/5.6 1/320 sec 800 ISO -0.7 EV


	© Karl Witt 2012

#6 Arch of beauty
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 200 mm f/4.5 1/250 sec 800 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Karl Witt 2012

#7 All alone
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 180 mm f/10.0 1/320 sec 800 ISO -0.3 EV


	© Karl Witt 2012

#8 Really deep
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 180 mm f/4.5 1/160 sec 800 ISO -0.7 EV

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p.1 #3 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

There you have it, floral beauty! Hope you enjoy and these bring peace and health and happiness to all!

Karl


	© Karl Witt 2012

#9 Lovely cluster
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 218 mm f/6.3 1/500 sec 640 ISO -1.3 EV


	© Karl Witt 2012

#10 Brilliant group under the waterfall
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 259 mm f/7.1 1/320 sec 800 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Karl Witt 2012

#11 New to me a Kite Orchid
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 218 mm f/5.0 1/125 sec 800 ISO -0.7 EV


	© Karl Witt 2012

#12 Shooting stars
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 192 mm f/4.5 1/320 sec 800 ISO -1.0 EV

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Mar 24, 2012 at 11:51 PM

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p.1 #4 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

absolutely beautiful. will show these to my girlfriend to score points with her (but i risk then having to deliver the real mccoy!)

Mar 24, 2012 at 11:55 PM

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p.1 #5 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

Beautifle set Karl. 4, 7, 9, and 11 are my picks.

Morris

Mar 25, 2012 at 12:08 AM

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p.1 #6 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

Wow Karl
fantastic set, likem all

Hai

Mar 25, 2012 at 01:46 AM

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p.1 #7 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

1 & 11 are my picks, Karl.

Tony

Mar 25, 2012 at 01:46 AM

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p.1 #8 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

3,5,9 for me.
Very well done.

Mar 25, 2012 at 01:50 AM

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p.1 #9 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

Just gorg-wah my friend. You do look like you know what you are doing

These are eye candy Karl!
Eric

Mar 25, 2012 at 01:51 AM

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p.1 #10 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

super nice Karl, I like the colors, forms, and the comps. And the bokeh, great job! My favorite is the kite orchid, very graceful! Would you pm me the lenses you used?

Thanks

Joe

Mar 25, 2012 at 02:18 AM

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p.1 #11 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

Karl,

A wonderful set. Impossible to pick a favorite. Well done.
Norm

Mar 25, 2012 at 02:41 AM

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p.1 #12 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

Karl, these are just gorgeous. You've done a wonderful job with framing (to get OOF BGs where you could), with your apertures to maximize DOF. Colors are very Canon-like to my eye, i.e., a little on the "clinical" side, but that's not much of a nit, and most of your viewers are's going to "nit" you on it. Orchids are extremely difficult to shoot - yes, the blooms are fantastic, but you always see them indoors and the gardeners aren't thinking of the photographer's challenges. You out-thought them here.

I'm so glad to see you back posting, and I also am thrilled to see in this set how far your skills have developed through the years. There's a reason all the florals are dedicated to you.

Mar 25, 2012 at 02:46 AM

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p.1 #13 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

Karl,
Excellent my friend

you have some colors and forms here
that I've never seen before

great job as per the norm for you when it comes to
these dazzling displays of natures palate

-Tim

Mar 25, 2012 at 05:27 AM

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p.1 #14 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

All awesome Karl, but 8 and 11 standout big time for me, well done Sir

Phil

Mar 25, 2012 at 05:28 AM

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p.1 #15 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

2, 7 and 11 are my faves from this magnificence set my friend!!! #2 really really makes me want to shoot florals!!

Mar 25, 2012 at 05:30 AM

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p.1 #16 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

amazing images Karl .. no favorites here

Mar 25, 2012 at 09:54 AM

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p.1 #17 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

Fabulous shots Karl. #5, #8 and #11 are my favourites. The separation is excellent. You chose your comps well

David

Mar 25, 2012 at 10:20 AM

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p.1 #18 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

Karl, I most certainly did enjoy these beauties, each and everyone . Gorgeous shots, all . Far to hard to pick favorites.

Birdie

Mar 25, 2012 at 12:27 PM

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p.1 #19 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

Wow these look great well done.

Russell

Mar 25, 2012 at 01:24 PM

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p.1 #20 · A whole flock of Orchids....(12)

You are the master of the florals, Karl. These are stunning. I love how you get the dark BG to highlight the blossoms. I had to keep going back to try to pic favorites. I think my picks are #3, 5, 9, but all were wonderful!
Nancy

Mar 25, 2012 at 04:39 PM

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