Catasetum Norm Tupper

Image Critiques Flora Critiques
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orchid-4-copy
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This is a hybrid. An 18 stack image in Zerene stacker
Lots of things to juggle in doing these studio shots. I’m learning a lot with respect to lighting and shadows, what to keep in focus with respect to the stacks, color balance, etc.

What technical feedback would you like if any? A question about specular highlights especially those on the right side of the bottom leaf along the edge. Polarizer? The small ones were cloned out. Large ones; not so sure what to do.

What artistic feedback would you like if any?

Pertinent technical details or techniques: iso-100, 105 mm macro, F6 .3, 60th, D 850, 18 image stack done with control my Nikon 5.5 and processed in Zerene.

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orchid-4-copy
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Second version with color balance refined…

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David: What an interesting variety. I do think the color corrected version is a nice improvement. Good looking stack as well. :+1: :+1:>=))>

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David, Nice stack work. I like the second image better. Details look good. Interesting flower.

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David, this is quite the “down the throat” view. Your stack looks perfect. The rebalanced colors are notably better, especially for the spots in the upper petal.

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I envy your orchid collection. This variety is particularly interesting in shape and color. I prefer the second image as well.