Phalaenopsis schilleriana

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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

Phalaenopsis schilleriana is an orchid species from SE Asia and is the parent for many lavender phalaenopsis produced by orchid hybridizers. I usually avoid Phalaenopsis at orchid shows, but felt that a tight close-up of the central region of the flower might be interesting for photography.

Specific Feedback

How do you like this comp and the overall exposure of the subject?

Technical Details

Z9 200mm f4 Micro (1/60 sec at f16, ISO 125, 3 flashes for fill, 15 image stack PMax) Levels, Crop and Rotation for Comp, rubber stamp tool for OOF petal removal in lower RH corner, Curves adjustment for contrast.

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Beautifully done, Jim. The symmetrical shape of the flower gives this a very strong graphic look and the dark background helped a lot.

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The comp and overall exposure are just right for me. This is beautiful. I also love close ups of orchids where I always see some strange being looking back at me.