Christmas Orchid

Have been wanting to photograph this orchid for a while but couldn't think of a suitable background for it. However, some gold and red tinsel draped over the back of a chair seemed just right!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Gorgeous capture, lovely detail and bokeh

[Kim]

You nailed this! Beautiful image and bokeh!

[👑 AnaZad]

Wow, this is gorgeous. Love the beautiful flowers on that colorful bokeh background.

[Arefin]

fabulous! great lighting and bokeh!

[Jo]

Beautiful shot, love the bokeh.

[April]

Wow! Fabulously colored bokeh. It really sets off the purity of the blossoms.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

So pretty!

[Allison]

Beautiful! The bokeh is so pretty.....

[🐞Lucy Dolittle]

Wow factor extreme. Fav!

[Hope D Jennings]

Fav! I love the contrast of the soft romantic orchid and the bright Christmas decor

[Brenda]

Very clever idea. That'd work wonderfully on the cover of a Christmas card

[Patty]

this is so beautiful with the bokeh behind it Issi, beautifully composed!

[Alice Burghart]

stunning.

[Issi Bannerman]

@ziggy77 @genealogygenie @anazad511 @wind_of_the_sothern_sea @joeymc @aecasey @elisasaeter @allisonraposa @lucypics @mzzhope @stonesb @libertylady Thanks everyone for the very kind comments - I was just glad to find the right background to properly display this beautiful orchid.

[David]

Works well

[Jennifer]

Oh this is just super pretty! Fav and follow.

[Stephanie Swift]

The tinsel was a great idea. Those pristine white orchids, in nice focus, are lovely against the gorgeous festive-looking bokeh. Fav for me!

[Judith Johnson]

Stunning shot, great bokeh, fav!

[Sheila G]

Super bokeh

[Nita]

Beautiful orchid with fantastic bokeh. Love it.

[Lee]

Lovely flower and brilliant background.

[Issi Bannerman]

@killeen @jesperani @tristansmum @busylady @sheilag @sansjuan @gamelee Thanks for the favs folks and the kind words.

[Sarah Munnings]

great bokeh, lovely rich colours with the beautiful orchid in front :)

[Issi Bannerman]

@pixiemac Thanks Sarah!

[Caz]

Oooooh, pretty ! Love the clarity of the orchid and that fab bokeh ! fav

[Jo]

Fabulous shot, really striking with that gorgeous bokeh.

[Sally]

Terrific!! Gives me a warm fuzzy feeling

[Issi Bannerman]

@cazann @jo13 @samchale Thanks ladies- it's that lovely Christmas time of year where red and gold rule!

[Dawn Moder]

Wow love the bokeh!