29th June 2014 - Black and White Orchid

I tried to do some HDR shots last night and the only flower I had indoors was this orchid. It didn't work out as I expected in colour and in fact did not look much different to one of the original shots (out of bracketed 3 shots) which were set at +/- one stop. I expected to see more detail/texture - probably the wrong kind of flower to use.
I decided to turn the shot to B&W using Nik efex for my shot of the day. Not what I set out to do but I liked the final effect.

I am desperately trying to find some interesting buildings to try with HDR. Hoping to find some in Derbyshire when I go next week.

Many thanks for all your lovely comments on yesterday's shots - very much appreciated. I was thrilled to see yesterday that I had two shots on the PP - my Fly shot and the clematis were both there - what a lovely surprise as I hadn't even realised!!

[Cathy Donohoue]

I like it very much. Good job and fun to experiment and see what you get.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

It looks so beautiful against the black background. Turned out great.
Buildings are good for playing with HDR. Have fun with it.

[Pam Knowler]

@mittens Thanks Marilyn - I have been looking for interesting buildings near where I live but you either can't get near or can't take photos. Off to Derbyshire next week and going to Chatsworth House so hopefully I will get something good there.

[Denise]

So interesting. The texture really pops with black and white. Good choice.

[Rona]

Fab processing :)

[Gerry]

beautiful and a Fav

[Myrna O'Hara]

Well done, fav.

[gloria jones]

Nicely done.

[tony gig]

Wonderful B/W, Amazing clarity...Fav

[Margaret Brown]

Ooh I do like this, it defines the orchid beautifully a fav

[Sharon]

Beautiful, fav

[KWind]

FAV... gorgeous!

[judith deacon]

I really love this in B & W and the composition works really well too.

[Sally Ings]

Beautiful

[Elisabeth Sæter]

So pretty!

[Judith Johnson]

This is superb and really suits B&W

[Graham Thresher]

A super capture and a Fav

[Margaret Obey]

Great image

[Sarah Munnings]

This really does look good in b&w

[Maggiemae]

Just as beautiful as the coloured! Exquisite flower and this is good to see like this!

[Sheila G]

Superb and a fav

[Sue Wilde]

This is quite lovely

[Nita]

Very pretty, the detail of the flower pops in B&W, wonderful tones. Well done.

[Taffy]

Had to smile to myself thinking of you out there searching for things to shoot in HDR! Too bad the flower didn't work out. Did you use a tripod and low ISO? Maybe space them a full stop above and below? Or 2?

[Pam Knowler]

@taffy yes I used a tripod and it was 1 stop above and below. I will try again with 2 stops maybe. I really want to try hdr with buildings so I will be on the hunt! I go away to Derbyshire tomorrow and I am sure I will find what I am looking for! Fingers crossed! Lol!

[Keri]

Looks fabulous in B&W

[Denis]

A beautiful capture......a fav.

[Rachel]

I love this shot like this, so it turned out well. Someone put up a stunning HDR of a wooden horse trailer the other week, and the wood texture really pops with HDR. I don't know if this can give you any ideas? Fav by the way!

[Louise & Ken]

I was abuot to leave a comment on the colored orchid when I spotted the B&W... My initial thought was that an orchid couldn't possibly be as beautiful without the coloration, but I was wrong! This is very sophisticated!

[Katia]

Great processing! :)

[Stephanie Swift]

Lovely composition and I do like the dark background.