Visit to the Conservatory

[Loupey]

It took MonkeyWrench in this thread to remind me to stop procrastinating and go see the orchids at the local conservatory. Sometimes it takes a visitor to remind someone that they have something special in the backyard

Anyway, with only a few days left on this exhibit, I was happy I went. The butterfly exhibit will be starting March 15th


I transfered my equipment to my backpack for this visit. I included my "tube" lenses (50mm and 85mm) but forgot my tubes Luckily I had my 180mm macro that I intended to use only for extreme close-ups. Fortunately it was not busy so I was able to use it for these close-ups from way back.

Incidentally, I used the live-view feature almost exclusively on my tripod-mounted camera. Both to check the critical focus and also to monitor the swaying of the blooms to time the shots.

[Loupey]

Some more. These are slightly more agressive style shots.

Fun to look for different angles on familiar stuff.

Thanks for looking.

[AgingEyes]

Guess it's about time to pay the flowers a visit

How come the photos of you guys always have good colors?

[Canon_Bob]

Great work Loupey! The third is my favorite, but all are excellent!

[Loupey]

Thanks for looking guys! Appreciate the comments.

AgingEyes - answer: post processing.