Chit Chat for the September Photography Contest

[fred]

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

thank you

[kmarch]

Hello All,

Fred asked me to post a reminder that photo comp participants should be sure to post their skill level (novice, intermediate, or open) along with their entry. They need not indicate any of the other categories. Their entries will automatically be considered for all other categories for which they qualify. But be sure to indicate your skill level.

[psyc1210]

Al, that Phal is gorgeous!!!

[Bird Song Farm]

Originally Posted by psyc1210

Al, that Phal is gorgeous!!!

Thanks JoBeth, this is the first time blooming. I hope the color gets better next time around.
Al

[dtje2000]

Yup, no doubt about it...I'm officially hooked on species phals. Let the collection begin!

[dorothea]

Originally Posted by dtje2000

Yup, no doubt about it...I'm officially hooked on species phals. Let the collection begin!

they are mostly really small so you can squeeze in more

[dtje2000]

Well, Miss Dora, aren't you the enabler? LOL I'll tell my hubby that...as if it will convince him.

[fred]

Originally Posted by kmarch

Hello All,

Fred asked me to post a reminder that photo comp participants should be sure to post their skill level (novice, intermediate, or open) along with their entry. They need not indicate any of the other categories. Their entries will automatically be considered for all other categories for which they qualify. But be sure to indicate your skill level.

Also can you please include the Genera of the orchid photo posted
example = peloric Phal noid, Neo falcata, Cymbidium Albryant, Vanda Susan ( ahhh moiii) if you do not know the name please enter NOID

thanks

[dorothea]

Originally Posted by dtje2000

Well, Miss Dora, aren't you the enabler? LOL I'll tell my hubby that...as if it will convince him.

some of them are so small he won't even notice them

[Bird Song Farm]

Originally Posted by dtje2000

Yup, no doubt about it...I'm officially hooked on species phals. Let the collection begin!

DT, the collection of phal species is fun in itself. There are so many you have to keep an inventory so you can remember what you have and what you need!

If I can help, give a hollar.

Al

[dtje2000]

Well, Al...you can start by sending me that yellow one...

seriously...are you a vendor of these things?

[Bird Song Farm]

Originally Posted by dtje2000

Well, Al...you can start by sending me that yellow one...

seriously...are you a vendor of these things?

Not a vendor DT, just completely fasinated with phals and especially species.


AL

[kmarch]

dtje, oculd you please go back to your recent entry and add the name of the orchid. If you need help editing the post, let me know.

[psyc1210]

Originally Posted by Bird Song Farm

Not a vendor DT, just completely fasinated with phals and especially species.


AL

Same here, and I've really been getting deep into the Phal species addiction.

[dtje2000]

Originally Posted by kmarch

dtje, oculd you please go back to your recent entry and add the name of the orchid. If you need help editing the post, let me know.

Oops!!! I've added the name...sorry about that!

[rcb]

dt - beautiful Mormodes! BTW how did your tabulare do this summer?

[dtje2000]

Hey, Renee! The tabulare has grown the best of all, but all in vegetation...I'm hoping that means I'll get some crazy awesome flowering next year. It's probably still not big enough to split, but you will get a division when it's ready!

OMG! I decided to go take a peak since you asked...a flower spike! wooo-hoooo!!!!! I'll post some pics in a new thread so's not to clog the Sept. chitchat. Dance of joy...

[fred]

keep those photos coming guys because they really amaze me
the quality of the photos posted in the comp are excellent
who ever wins the category's this month will be well deserved but I would say to each 'geek' that has entered give yourselves a big pat on the back

great to see keep up the good work and good growing

[englandfx]

Ok, I will give myself a big pat on the back fred. lol

[benetay]

i see some very nice shots! Keep it coming.

Cheers!

[frostychic]

Orchidmentia... your magnum photos are just soooooooooooooo lovely.

[NancyG]

Benetay your images are beautiful! What kind of camera and lens are you using?

congrats to all!

[Rivka]

so im confused, are the winners listed somewhere?
i see i won (or really my kitty won) and thanks for liking it folks, but i would love to see who else won without having to search thru and figure it out, am i missing something?

[fred]

here you go this will help Orchidgeeks "Hall of Fame"

[Rivka]

thanks fred, you know i saw that months ago and forgot about it.

[benetay]

Originally Posted by NancyG

Benetay your images are beautiful! What kind of camera and lens are you using?

congrats to all!

I'm using the Canon 5D mk2 and a 100mm or 180mm macro lens to do the shoot. Mostly i use the 100mm as the working distance is much nearer compared to the 180mm. I mount the camera on tripod and set it to timer mode while i hold the flashes in place (like an octopus). I practise the term of what you see is what you get (WYSIWYG) so 95% of the time whatever is seen on camera is posted. The rest of the 5% are done in PS, such as resizing the image for web posting, cropping the photo (minimum) and perhaps a dash of calibration (salt and pepper) to enhance the taste.

Cheers!

[NancyG]

Thanks Benetay, they are beautiful! The orchids themselves are unusual.