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Saturday, 20 February 2016

My Sunday Photo... Orchid

This is one of my favourite photographs so I thought I'd share it and link up with Photo A Life,  Through my lens 

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend

52 comments:

  1. A fantastic shot with the detail of the orchid captured beautifully!

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    1. I was really pleased with this photo for lots of reasons.
      I'm glad you like it ;D

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  2. That is a real stunner. I really like how the light is making a heart-shape on the bottom petal :) #MySundayPhoto

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    1. Thanks Victoria, that's the part of the photo that made it into one of my favourites. I never noticed it initially.
      Enjoy your Sunday and thanks for visiting.

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  3. Oh my the light shining though here is awesome. Well done Nessie I love it

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    1. I think the dark background sets off the flower. Highlighting the detail.
      Thanks for visiting once again. Have a great Sunday.

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  4. What a brilliant perspective, made even more amazing by the shadows.
    Great shot

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    1. Thanks Tracey,
      I was so pleased that all the detail stood out so well.
      Enjoy your Sunday and thanks for visiting.

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  5. Wow! That is just amazing! So beautiful x

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    1. Hehe... thanks Kim,
      I don't think you can go wrong photographing flowers... well not in my book.
      Have fun this Sunday.

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  6. Amazing photo, the detail is incredible. They are beautiful flowers x

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    1. I was pleased that so much detail showed up so well Sara,
      It's one of my favourites.
      Have a great Sunday.

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  7. WOW! Absolutely exquisite. You have captured the most beautiful details. hugs, Donna

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    1. I always fine it amazing Donna just how much detail we might miss unless we are painting/drawing or photographing a subject.
      It's one of the things I love about being creative. I'd miss so much if I wasn't.
      Hugs back to you

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  8. It's simply amazing, thank you for sharing all this Beauty, my dear friend !
    Have a wnderful Sunday and new week ahead
    Dany

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    1. It's my pleasure Daniela, no-one enjoys it more than me ;D
      I wish you a wonderful Sunday and week ahead too.

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  9. I love the detail in this. Orchids are lovely to photo

    Thank you for linking up

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    1. They're one of my favourite flowers Darren... along with roses, freesia, frangipani, gerbera, bluebells, snowdrops, peony... I think you might be getting the gist... I LOVE flowers!
      Thanks for hosting once again. I look forward to this link every week. Have fun!

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  10. neesie wow what a great shot. it is really lovely. it really pops out at you.

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    1. Hehe... I'm glad you like it Sherry.
      It's one of my favourites.
      Enjoy your week

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  11. What a gorgeous photo - so detailed. I've never noticed the detail on orchids before - will have to look more closely at mine now :-)

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    1. I often realise that I've missed so much detail with something because it's not until I paint/draw or photograph something that I really see it.
      Don't you just love orchids?

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  12. The petals are so delicate. Lovely shot =) #mysundayphoto

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    1. Thank you... I'm really pleased with this one, but then I love orchids anyway.

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    1. So am I right in thinking you like it Sandy?

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  14. That's beautiful. I love ht elight on it too.

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    1. Thank you Emma, I'm pleased with results.

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    1. I'm thrilled with it Lisa because this orchid has flowered twice. It's really healthy.

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  16. This is such a beautiful picture. I love the light.

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    1. I'm so happy to hear that you like my photo. I'm pleased with the results too.

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    1. Aww thanks Minnemie,
      I'm really pleased with it.

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  18. Wow, I love this photo. Great detail in it and the light is fantastic!

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    1. I'm really pleased with the photo too. Orchid's are one of my favourite flowers... especially the white ones.

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  19. A stunning photograph Denise <3
    Have a fab week ahead oxox

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    1. Thanks Mo, I'm pleased with the result.
      I hope you have a wonderful week ahead... let's hope spring comes soon.

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    1. Thank you Christine,
      The whole plant is looking magnificent on it's second flush of flowers. I love it!

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  21. Love the clarity of this shot, I have a very similar orchid here #MySundayPhoto

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    1. I was pleased with the outcome Mary,
      I think orchids look so exotic and I'm always surprised by how little attention they need.

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  22. I enjoyed going through your blog posts, photos and artwork. I have visited parts of Scotland from Edinburgh to Ullapool, as well as Aberdeen. All beautiful. I recently joined Sunday Sketches and have an art/exploring blog at saltairandpistachios.com

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    1. Well hello Barbara, welcome to Sunday Sketches. I haven't been linking up very long myself. I hope you enjoyed looking around my blog posts.
      I hope the weather was kind to you on your visits to Bonnie Scotland. If the weather is good there's really no where like it!

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  23. My favourite flowers too always reminds me of beautiful exotic holidays!!! As always you've got a brill picture here Neesie :)
    Wren x

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    1. Thanks Wren, I'm surprised it's still alive and what's more it's on it's second year of flowering!
      Virtually a miracle in my book.
      Enjoy your week

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    1. Thank you Freda,
      I'm pleased with the result.
      Have a wonderful week with lots of creativity.

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  25. A beautiful phalaenopsis! Nice macro image.
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/02/every-10-minutes-someone-in-us-dies-of.html

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    1. Now there's a mouthful NC Sue,
      I think I'll just stick with orchids for now ;D
      Have w wonderful weekend.

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  26. Really gorgeous photo. I can see why it's one of your favorites. Thanks for sharing your post with "Through My Lens"

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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    1. Thanks Mersad,
      I was pleased with the photo and am enjoying the flowers.
      Have a great weekend and thanks for hosting and visiting.

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