Chit Chat for the May Photography Contest

[fred]

If you have any comments in regards to any of the May competition photos please use this thread

thank you

[Stelios]

Kninum your Paphiopedilum Chet Byers is a stunner!! I really like the macro photo!

[kninum]

Being my first paph bloom i can't stop drooling over it myself LOL. As with all of my photos the original image is HUGE (3648x2736, poster sized) and i am currently using it for my desktop background.

of course my Ho chi minh bud is also starting to open, which must have made Chet jealous because her second bud just racked open yesterday..........so there is a really good chance you'll be seeing more of Chet very soon

[Stelios]

can't wait for the Ho Chi Minh as well. :P

[hulaorchid]

April- Love the sogo grape!!! I have to get one! LOL
Stelios- love the furry den! LOL
Kninum- Chet is one for the list!!
Ochin- great picts!!

[benetay]

Wow! I see a lot of award winning pictures, certainly stunning! I was thinking i could join when my chids' bloom, however i will not be around to take their picture. What a PITY!! So i guess i can continue to enjoy the great photos presented & i'm pretty sure i see some excellent photo.

kninum, your chids' close up is amazing!

Cheers!

[Plucky Purcell]

kninum: what a beautiful picture of a fantastic bloom! putting it on the list!

[kninum]

Thanks all, i'm just glad i can share Chet with you

lucky me, i get to wake up next to it every morning

Just for fun i decided to take my original image and crop out a couple of smaller pieces.......like i said, i take HUGE pictures

[benetay]

I see some award winning pictures! Sweet looking!

I love how the masdie was taken, a fresh perspective.

Cheers!

[Bird Song Farm]

JoBeth, what is the name of that beautiful phal you posted?
AL

[psyc1210]

Originally Posted by Bird Song Farm

JoBeth, what is the name of that beautiful phal you posted?
AL

It is Phal. lueddemanniana 'Woodlawn'. I am IN LOVE with that Phal. It gave me one bloom, and has also started a brand new spike for me too

[Tarad]

Sweet pics all! Tara

[lmartiny]

Is it OK to reenter one from a previous month? (that wasn't picked, of course)
The photos have become so stunning, I really can't compete. But I'll keep snapping away!

[Bird Song Farm]

Originally Posted by psyc1210

It is Phal. lueddemanniana 'Woodlawn'. I am IN LOVE with that Phal. It gave me one bloom, and has also started a brand new spike for me too

Thanks, it is a beauty! Hope my "Red Star" turns out as good.
AL

[myorchid]

Patti, what an awesome shot of your Miltoniopsis! I hope mine will look as good! Thanks!

[tansyflower]

How do you insert images onto the actually post, instead of adding as an attachment? I have muddled around a few times but can't seem to get it. All that comes up is something that says to add the URlL of ur pic, but it is in my computer files.

[patticake]

Originally Posted by lmartiny

Is it OK to reenter one from a previous month? (that wasn't picked, of course)
The photos have become so stunning, I really can't compete. But I'll keep snapping away!

You can re-enter if you want! You've taken some great shots! Don't give up! It's just for fun, and it's great to enter so we can have a nice thread to drool over each month!!

[kninum]

Originally Posted by tansyflower

How do you insert images onto the actually post, instead of adding as an attachment? I have muddled around a few times but can't seem to get it. All that comes up is something that says to add the URlL of ur pic, but it is in my computer files.

to get a larger image i upload to a site like imageshack copy the url then use the "insert pic" button in the post msg window, just paste the url in the pop-up window.

i try to keep large images to a max of 800pix (usually 500-700) in either direction.....too big will cause loading issues for some folks

at least that's what i do

[sunshine]

Originally Posted by tansyflower

How do you insert images onto the actually post, instead of adding as an attachment? I have muddled around a few times but can't seem to get it. All that comes up is something that says to add the URlL of ur pic, but it is in my computer files.

If you use photobucket click on the [img] if not from what I've been told do this on both ends of the link [img]http:[img]

Hope this helps you

Patticake, your milts, well do you have an extra bib

[fred]

you can register with photobucket for free ( Image Host )
you can upload your photos from your PC into photobucket once the photo is uploaded you place the mouse over the photo a menu will drop and you then left click the [IMG] code that will copy the code then go back to the forum open the page for the Text ( Reply Post ) or ( New Thread ) then right click in the Text space of the post then click Paste.
that should add the [IMG] code in your post you can click Preview Post to see your photo then if you are happy with what you wish to post click Submit Post or Submit Reply.

just a word of caution do not delete the picture in the Image Host as that cancels the photo from being shown on the forum also

[dtje2000]

And speaking of drooling..

Patti, that cluster of milties is TO DIE FOR!

My 'Andrea West' is just opening up and I can't stop looking at her...

[patticake]

Milties are awesome, huh? My house smells SO GOOD! Who needs plug in air fresheners, when you have Miltoniopsis in the house? I have a little one that's about to open any day, too. I got it last summer from Carter and Holmes. Haven't seen it in bloom yet.
It's a seedling from a cross. Miltonia- Avranches 'Bullseye' x Milt. Anne Port 'Pink Satin Doll' I'll post a pic. when it opens!

[tangers40]

hey patti...can you tell me the name of the miltoniopsis in the upper right corner of your pic? the white one that looks like it has eyes? that one is DEFINITELY going on my list! it's amazing!