This "Butterfly" Orchid, comes from the family of "Phalaenopsis" orchids. It was one of my 56th Birthday gifts from my husband.
I also received my new "Canon" Marco Lens as well. I absolutely "LOVE" my macro lens, and had a ball taking "Bokeh" images, for this challenge. I will upload my "outtakes" for you all to see, after the challenge.....
I am dedicating this image, to one of my dearest friends, Brenda, who passed away on the 3-7-2006. This is for you dear Brenda, with love always.
May you & Ted, always be with the "Angels of Light".
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Place: 23 out of 432 Avg (all users): 6.4182 Avg (commenters): 7.8947 Avg (participants): 6.4254 Avg (non-participants): 6.4113 Views since voting: 2387 Views during voting: 413 Votes: 275 Comments: 53 Favorites: 7 (view)
I love it when someone loves one of my image as much as I do, as this is definately one of my personal favorites, in my portfolio as well..... Thank you so much.....
NO I didn't, but I don't mind, as I personally "LOVE" this image for two reasons, as it was the first series of images I took with my macro lens. The second, is that apart from dedicating this to my friend, I personally think it is technically my best shot ever.....
Originally posted by davidus428:
congrats! did you notice yours is the second highest rated flower entry? at 23rd!
I am extreamely happy with this result, with so many wonderful examples of "Bokeh". I appriiciate each and every comment and vote and thank you all most kindly.
As you will see, re the message above re my comments, I am dedicating this image "Virgin Light", to my dear friend, Brenda.....
beauty at its most pristine - this shot provided a welcome surprise amongt all the dull flower submissions drawn into this challenge. Theme is weel served.
Definitely meets the challenge and exhibits proper bokeh. The subject matter leaves me wanting (not because it's a flower - I have nothing against flowers - it just lacks a "wow" factor for me). The image also comes across a little grainy and over sharpened (IMO). Good luck!
What a perfect specimen. The flower is so perfectly symmetric. I would love to have seen the flower suspended ( ie surrounded) by the Bokeh effect. The bottom leaf is a little bit distracting but not enough to score this anything lower than way above average. By the way I am not a big fan of flower shots but yours I like...
How beautiful!!!!! You have really captured the essence of bokeh with those beautiful golden points of light in your soft but vibrant background. This is absolutely stunning!
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