I'm off on holiday on Friday, lots to do before then, so I will say bye for a week and a bit. See you all soon.
This is my Flickr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/55114183@N08/
Superb flower, great focus, soft colours ....
have a nice day Alun !
Catherine
23 Jul 2013 8:28am
Alun, a beautiful capture of this flower with a lovely soft background.
After I saw the preparations for your visit - you will have a great time. -
kindest regards Monika
23 Jul 2013 10:21am
Is this another focus-stacked image? You're doing quite well with these Alun to get such beautiful results. Hope you have a great holiday!
23 Jul 2013 11:01am
@Jason Politte: This is a strait shot, when I'm off next week I hope to get the time to have a play with photos tacking. Thanks Jason
This gorgeous flower looks great against the green background!
23 Jul 2013 11:38am
Wonderful flower, at the peak of its colour.
23 Jul 2013 2:03pm
Beautiful capture of the common spotted orchid
23 Jul 2013 4:24pm
Gorgeous image - enjoy your holiday
23 Jul 2013 5:57pm
Have a great trip, nice one to leave us on.
23 Jul 2013 6:44pm
woooow!
very nice!!!!
so so beautiful focus, colors, lights & bokeh!
Lovely!
23 Jul 2013 9:07pm
A fantastic image of a very different orchid, Alun.
Now, get yourselves packed up and safely head 'home'.
I'll look forward to some great images when you return!
23 Jul 2013 9:39pm
Beautiful colors and patterns spotted in these petals!! Have a great time off!!
23 Jul 2013 11:33pm
@Steven: Thank you
Gorgeous color and bokeh - love it.
Kind regards and good times ahead - MOnika
24 Jul 2013 5:17pm
Beautiful and fantastic Alun !! Perfect in frame, focus, light, color and details ! Enjoy a wonderful holiday !!
26 Jul 2013 2:17am
@John Jungklaus: Thank you very much John
A very elegant flower. Beautiful shot of it!
29 Jul 2013 3:11pm
your striking use of bokeh makes the orchid look like the centre of the universe !!!
29 Jul 2013 7:43pm
Nature has a way of combining colors we would not normally put together . . it must be the way she does it !
6 Aug 2013 5:16am
@Ainsley: Hi Ainsley, I will be back tomorrow mate.
Gorgeous color. Beautiful! Have a wonderful time!
3 Sep 2013 3:14am
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
1/800 second
F/8.0
ISO 500
100 mm