The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
While making my rounds at the local orchid show, I found this very nondescript orchid and noticed that this was no ordinary set of flowers when examined up close. I returned the following day when the exhibit was open to photographers. I used the Nikon Creative Lighting system with the flashes set on TTL to bring out the shiny texture and the hairs on the flowers. Tripods were allowed and I took full advantage to capture a series of images for stacking. Because the 200mm f4 Micro is an old school lens, focusing was done manually for the series of images.
Specific Feedback
What do you think of this comp? I gave a little extra room on the bottom for implying gravity. Thank you for looking…
Technical Details
Z9 200mm f4 Micro + 3 flashes set at different strengths (1/125 sec at f16, ISO 200) 24 image stack with PMax (Zerene Stacker), Levels for setting black point, Shadows and highlights, slight rotation and crop for comp
Jim: I’m not sure you could find a subject that would showcase your stacking and lighting skills better than this. What a fantastic flower and an equally spectacular capture. Exceptionally well done. >=))>
Thank you @Shirley_Freeman , @Dennis_Plank , @Diane_Miller and @Bill_Fach for your comments and critiques. This flower is very unusual and it caught my eye while checking out the exhibits on the morning reserved for photographers. @Dennis_Plank , the bands on the stem are the internodes where the leafy bracts originate. Also thank you @NPN_Editor for the EP…Jim
