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My very fragrant noid Phalaenopsis

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My very fragrant noid Phalaenopsis (Orchid)

This very fragrant mini Phal is in full bloom.



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makes a lovely plant into a super plant to have fragrance too

4 Apr, 2011

 

It's even stronger scented than the nobile Dendrobium was.

4 Apr, 2011

 

must be amazing! have you got them in the house or in a greenhouse?

4 Apr, 2011

 

They're in the house Sticki.

4 Apr, 2011

 

how lovely!!
just looked at this one again ~ i love the lighting on it ~ how did you do that?

4 Apr, 2011

 

It was taken in cloudy weather in the conservatory using a long exposure (hence my messing about with the tripod).

4 Apr, 2011

 

ah, i understand the need for the tripod ~ its certainly worked. that background makes the flower stand out beautifully.
i dont think i can do long exposure on my camera ~ i sometimes think of changing it so i can do these clever tricks.

4 Apr, 2011

 

Ah but, we can be too clever for our own good sometimes!

4 Apr, 2011

 

i cheat with a camera that does it automatically for me! but i sometimes think i would like to learn about the long exposure and all the other bits.

4 Apr, 2011

 

Most digital cameras have a choice of "exposure mode" (ie; direct sun, shade, flash, as opposed to shutter speed which is what I was referring to). I've found that with certain shades of colour (especially red), using the wrong exposure mode (or even flash to fill in) can work better.

4 Apr, 2011

 

ok;
i have a series of options ~ can do 'Av' which i think means light is the premium factor, several other initials which i dont understand and dont therefore use and one that is scn ~ scene ~ on which i can have sunset, foliage, indoor, beach, snow etc etc.
i have another dial which has speed on? i usually have 200 or 400 on for that ~ it goes from hi to 1600 and has an auto option

4 Apr, 2011

 

That "other dial" is the equivalent to the ISO rating of the film that we used to put in our old cameras - it's a theoretical value on a digital camera, but it does alter the way that your camera processes your shot. By going for a low ISO figure, you're telling it that the sharpness in simple terms is paramount. A slightly simplistic answer, so here are a couple of links from sites that I used to get to grips with digital........

http://www.geofflawrence.com/photography_tutorial_ISO_film_speed.htm

http://www.picturememory.co.uk/ISO%20Rating%2043.htm

Hope they help.

4 Apr, 2011

 

many thanks ~ thats great ~ i like sharp and i like close up so im guessing im better off with 100? [i used to use mainly 200 i think on the old film system]
i will have a read properly soon ~ thank you.

4 Apr, 2011

 

Very much depends upon the amount of available light. Using the tripod allowed me to go low with a long exposure. Car boot sales often throw them up.

4 Apr, 2011

 

ive got one of those little gorillapod [?] things i can have a go with that, also OH has one but its a bit cumbersome.

4 Apr, 2011

 

Use the timer function to save unwanted vibration....

4 Apr, 2011

 

sorry not sure which that is.
ive put a photo on now ~ think the leaves have come out better than the flower

4 Apr, 2011

 

Just an issue with the point of focus if the colours are close.....

4 Apr, 2011

 

hard to focus in the dark!!!

5 Apr, 2011

 

Agreed!!

5 Apr, 2011

amy
Amy
 

Another lovely bloom Meanie , I could do with some lessons as well , when doe's the new term start ? I have copied your site links and will have a look !

5 Apr, 2011

 

Thanks Amy.
There are lots of good sites out there.....

6 Apr, 2011



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