Australian Native Orchids

[ernstv]

My first post here - some Australian native orchids - hope you enjoy

Dagger Orchid - Dockrillia Pugioniformis

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Orange Blossom Orchid

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[LordV]

Wonderful pics of lovely orchids- were these in the wild?
Brian V.

[Leorooster]

Beautiful flowers and nicely captured.

[ernstv]

Thank you LordV and Leorooster for your comments. These orchids are part of our small collection of native orchids we have in our garden.

[Bald Eagle]

Sorry I hadnt replied earlier to these wonderful Orchid shots, Its even better that they are in your garden. I would love to see a series of shots from budding to bloom of these, Great shots.:D :D :D

[ernstv]

Thanks BaldEagle. Will have to wait a whole year to get a series of shots :-). In the mean time here is another one.

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[Bald Eagle]

Now thats my favorite of the bunch, love the colors and composition, great job on this very sharp photo.:D :D :D

[dancinec]

Welcome to the forum. Your orchid shots are real nice and colorful. The only thing is the focus seems to a little soft. What f-stop are you using?

[ernstv]

Thanks Dancinec. F22 on the first and F11 for the others

[dancinec]

Thanks Dancinec. F22 on the first and F11 for the othersWell it must be the crystalne-like reflections off the petals that made it look soft, that should have nailed your depth of field.

[chemicalbro]

lovely 1st posts.the 1st shot is simply beautiful