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Dracula astuta

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Jon, Dec 17, 2008.

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  1. Dec 17, 2008 #1
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    The close-up is in "The Top Five Best Orchid Pictures Jon's Ever Taken" category.

    I think.

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  2. Dec 17, 2008 #2
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    I am really digging Dracula and this ne is no exception
     
  3. Dec 17, 2008 #3
    Alexis

    Alexis New Member

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    I love these little monkey faces. And you're right, you've captured amazing detail in your image.
     
  4. Dec 17, 2008 #4
    JonP

    JonP all that Supporting Member

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    WOW! Great pic! Super hot!
     
  5. Dec 17, 2008 #5
    vmijct

    vmijct Clif

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    Stunning.
     
  6. Dec 17, 2008 #6
    Clark

    Clark Gator Member

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    Nice plant and photo Jon.
     
  7. Dec 17, 2008 #7
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Great detail in the close-up. Natural light? Flash?
     
  8. Dec 17, 2008 #8
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    Thanks folks.

    I place the subject under a skylight in my kitchen, Marni. Then I throw 4 48" fluorescents, and 1500w of halogen across the ceiling to diffuse light. Oh... and I put the plant on a 16x20" mirror.
     
  9. Dec 17, 2008 #9
    Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    Fuzzy was he????? :D
     
  10. Dec 18, 2008 #10
    lothianjavert

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    Awesome! Draculas are something I've never tried to grow-- I've always been afraid that I'd kill them.

    Love the "hairyness" of that one, and great photo!!
     
  11. Dec 18, 2008 #11
    Marni

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    Now I have to find a mirror to try it. Maybe the door from that medicine cabinet I replace and is still sitting around.
     
  12. Dec 18, 2008 #12
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    thanks for the photo advice Jon...now I need a real camera ;)