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22-DEC-2007 BJ Ramsay

Dracula amaliae

Smithsonian, Washington DC

This dramatic shot is of a backlit dracula.

As I was trying to get a good shot of this spectacular bloom I noticed a nice glow
coming from some backlight. So if a little is nice... I added a flash as backlight only.
I will add the front/sidelit version in the next couple of days as I catch up on
my orchid shots.
In the mean time I've added five other shots to my orchid gallery:

Orchids

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro
1/80s f/11.0 at 105.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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angelique raptakis10-Jan-2008 15:52
i saw the primate face too! i like the soft glow from the backlight
Bill & Carolyn Hilton01-Jan-2008 19:49
The thumbnail looks like the face of a primate! Great shot Bryan. Vote B
Guest 01-Jan-2008 18:10
You nailed this one! I see this backlit glow through some of my wifes orchids but I don't always get it just right. This image really inspires me to keep trying with the backlit glow. Voted.
Happy New Year,
Erik
Chris Thorpe01-Jan-2008 15:35
The thumbnail got my attention! Stunning macro, Bryan! Happy New Year, and thank you for your kind wishes.
carol j. phipps31-Dec-2007 22:42
ABSTRACT ~ taking the mind back and forth between, Ah! beautiful, and "EEEK" what is it?! Well done.
Guest 31-Dec-2007 19:40
Well named..excellent macro of this orchid..v
Katie Chew31-Dec-2007 18:12
Very nice macro! Happy New Year! V
Guest 31-Dec-2007 15:10
wow, looks very scary, Happy New Year.
Guest 31-Dec-2007 14:59
Looks like a scary face!!!Fantastic!!! vote
royalld31-Dec-2007 14:38
Voted. Well done.
joanteno31-Dec-2007 14:32
Spectacular! Happy New Year!
Beverly Wickersham31-Dec-2007 13:52
Nice macro. Excellent detail and light. I hope you have another great year of picture taking. I've enjoyed all of your trips the past year.
Hank Vander Velde31-Dec-2007 13:28
Terrific closeup Bryan. Best wishes to you and all yours for a HAPPY/HEALTHY New Year.
fdt31-Dec-2007 10:42
Superb capture! Excellent work. f
Bryan Murahashi31-Dec-2007 05:38
Beautiful work with the light and details. V
Robin Reid31-Dec-2007 04:59
Wowsa! Pure art!
monil31-Dec-2007 04:44
wonderfull composition and too sensual.
J. Scott Coile31-Dec-2007 04:05
Appropriate genus name!