Orchid

My husband bought this orchid for me on Valentine's day and I thought it worked well for flash of red 2018 theme where this week we are concentrating on composition and pattern.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and comment, it's greatly appreciated!

[FBailey]

Beautiful!

[Graeme Stevens]

My father-in-law used to grow orchids, he was big gruff, burly man labouring over the most delicate of flowers...

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Karly]

Lovely image!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Very pretty in B&W.

[Lou Ann]

Beautiful! They pop right out of the photo!

[Jane Pittenger]

The patterns show so nicely in b and w

[Chloe]

Nice patterns

[Maggiemae]

You might agree there is an amazing pattern on these petals!

[Milanie]

You really notice the patterns more when you see it in b&w - lovely bokeh background.

[Gayle]

Absolutely beautiful! I love orchids! :-)

[Diana]

Incredible patterns.

[Henri Russell]

The black and white really brings out the details.

[Sheralee S]

Lovely detail and still nice in b&w.

[Boo]

what a great orchid..looks like it has freckles, or the measles!

[Dione Giorgio]

Fabulous shot, composition and clarity. Beautiful flower too. Fav.

[sally agnew]

Great detail, looks great in B&W :)

[CC Folk]

Love this in B&W! Fav.

[Faye Turner]

It looks beautiful even in black and white! Wonderful dof! fav

[Candace]

Lovely!

[Cathrine Mitchell]

Very nice and thoughtful of your husband.

[tony gig]

Beautiful B/W...

[Merrelyn]

Lovely detail :)

[Joyce]

Beautiful close up and detail. Looks good in B&W

[Kathie]

First glance I thought it was a bug. Yikes. Looks lovely and colourful

[KoalaGardens🐨]

wow that did look like a bug for a moment! stunning :)

[Harbie]

Beautiful!