Most orchids I see are white, pink or yellow. So when I spotted these purple orchid flowers, why could I resist taking a shot? The purple color is so bright and vibrant, and I love the cool pattern of veins on the petals!
I googled, and I discovered that this is a type of orchid called the vanda. Vanda orchids are native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Himalaya, Southern China and Northern Australia.
Did you know that there are over 25,000 different species of orchids on the planet? I certainly didn't. The things I've learned with Google!
It's funny - this afternoon a registered for a photography course (just basics) but I saw that the school offers a short course on photographing orchids haha! i don't think you need to take it! http://ce.corcoran.edu/course/BG2510/Photographing-Orchids
This photo is perfection. Just like the beautiful purple Vanda. Since I've been looking for a new camera, can I ask what kind of camera you have, Livia? I certainly have no clue where to begin on this journey. I just think that my p&s is too limited. Thank you for any advice. :)
Beautiful shot and description. I love seeing wild orchids when walking in the bush sometimes, but this photo brings us closer to this spectacular flower
Thank you so much, all of you! I am grateful that you have taken the time to stop by and leave a comment. Thank you!
@MonicaE: Have lots of fun with your photography course! If I had a DSLR, I would certainly take up a course. But I'm a point-and-shooter and I'm perfectly happy being one. (I have no ambition. What's wrong with me? Heh.)
@karenann: Thank you again! I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ-18. It's a few years old. It's not a DSLR, just a super zoom compact camera. So I'm really the last person to ask for advice *FACE TURNS EVEN REDDER* because I use a compact and it's always set on the autofocus function. That's how I've taken every photo I've uploaded so far. Having said that, the camera does have a so-called "macro" mode that allows you to shoot something as close as 5 cm (about 2 in) from the lens. You can read some reviews of the Lumix DMC FZ-18 online (that's how I was convinced this camera would be perfect for me because I wanted something better than a basic compact but not a DSLR) but, since it's an old camera, there might already be a better alternative from Panasonic or other brands. So sorry I cannot be more helpful! I do hope you'll find the perfect camera for you soon.
@Peter de Graaff: Thank you! Wild orchids would be an awesome sight. I live in a big city, so there are no wild orchids here. All the orchids I see are potted, cultivated plants.
Again, a big "THANK YOU!" to everyone. I am grateful!
A amazing beautiful pic of a Vanda. I have been a florist and I sold this flowers. Orchids has become very popular at present days.
Tomato`s don`t grow in woods so it has to be a fungus.
It's funny - this afternoon a registered for a photography course (just basics) but I saw that the school offers a short course on photographing orchids haha! i don't think you need to take it!
http://ce.corcoran.edu/course/BG2510/Photographing-Orchids
@MonicaE: Have lots of fun with your photography course! If I had a DSLR, I would certainly take up a course. But I'm a point-and-shooter and I'm perfectly happy being one. (I have no ambition. What's wrong with me? Heh.)
@karenann: Thank you again! I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ-18. It's a few years old. It's not a DSLR, just a super zoom compact camera. So I'm really the last person to ask for advice *FACE TURNS EVEN REDDER* because I use a compact and it's always set on the autofocus function. That's how I've taken every photo I've uploaded so far. Having said that, the camera does have a so-called "macro" mode that allows you to shoot something as close as 5 cm (about 2 in) from the lens. You can read some reviews of the Lumix DMC FZ-18 online (that's how I was convinced this camera would be perfect for me because I wanted something better than a basic compact but not a DSLR) but, since it's an old camera, there might already be a better alternative from Panasonic or other brands. So sorry I cannot be more helpful! I do hope you'll find the perfect camera for you soon.
@Peter de Graaff: Thank you! Wild orchids would be an awesome sight. I live in a big city, so there are no wild orchids here. All the orchids I see are potted, cultivated plants.
Again, a big "THANK YOU!" to everyone. I am grateful!
Tomato`s don`t grow in woods so it has to be a fungus.