Phajus pulchellus

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• Ishi (3716)
• [2007-12-04 9:38]

Very dramatic!

I would have shot it at a higher f stop to enhance depth of field, and ISO speed rating of at least 400.

Cheers!

Ishi

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• loot (10029)
• [2007-12-04 14:29]
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Hi Fred

To learn how to work with light is probably the most important aspect of photography. Most of your 14 postings of home grown (cultivated) orchids thus far are in serious need of light. That is why it lack DOF (depth of field), because you cannot gain the aperture (f/stop) combined with the shutter speed required for this type of photography. I suggest you once again go through the critique I did on your Calanthe sylvatica lilacina and maybe you might find some information there that could be of use to you. Perhaps you can also take a look at this critique I did on another orchid photo. Note that the f/stop readings I mentioned there should easily be double the number. Read through the continued "Thread" discussions as well for some more information.

The correct name for this species is Phaius pulchellus and it is indigenous to Madagascar. P. pulchellus consist of a number of different varieties and I cannot vouch for it 100%, but I think this might be Phaius pulchellus var. pulchellus. The other varieties are P. p. var. ambrensis, P. p. var. andrambovatensis, and P. p. var. sandrangatensis. I can appreciate the fact that you tried a bit of an artistic approach, but I still believe that you could have achieved a better result with increased lighting and improved DOF.

Finally, during my previous critique I mentioned your sparse activity as far as critiquing other members are concerned. I see you have made work of it and have done a number of critiques since then. Good for you. However, I would also like to prompt you to provide some notes with your postings. You really shouldn't let the language barrier prevent you from adding notes. The site provides for you to post your notes in whatever language you might prefer. Remember, the motto for this site is: "Learning about nature through photography". Without any notes there is not really much one can learn from your photos. Once again I want to say: "I am sure it would not be too difficult for you to make a difference to this situation".

Best regards
Loot