Orchid

My MIL gave me an orchid for my birthday last week. I finally had time to make a picture of it, with focus-stacking to bring out the details as best I could. I combined nine shots to make this picture. I am offering it in sadness to Gena Pegg and her family; Gena lost her son-in-law a few days ago.

Thanks for stopping by, especially as this is such a ridiculously busy time for so many of us.

[Rosie Kerr]

@eyesmile A sympathy card for you and your family. :(

[Jane Anderson]

This is exquisite, especially on the black background!

[Clare Gadsby]

Well that is a gorgeous shot, Rosie, and very fitting for the sad occasion

[Jane Pittenger]

This is beautifully done and a lovely card for Gena and her family

[gloria jones]

Lovely shot, tones

[Kathy]

Beautiful image. A lovely memorial.

[PhotoCrazy]

Beautiful!!

[Marnie]

Gorgeous soft lines and curves, and works so well in b&w Rosie.

[Graeme Stevens]

Outstanding shot

[Danette Thompson]

Happy belated birthday!

[Lindy]

The focus is terrific

[Taffy]

Love this! It makes me think of Geoergia O'Keefe. The focus stacking is really perfect to bring out the form so well. Fav.

[Mona]

This is absolutely gorgeous. perfect comp and I like the b-w treatment. Great subject for focus stacking. Great tribute shot too. Instant fav.

[Kim]

Stunning!

[Amanda R.]

Oh Rosie, this is a beautiful macro and I love how the focus stacking allowed more of it to be sharp. Beautiful in black and white!

[Leana Niemand]

a fav. this is wonderful in B&W.

[Sally Ings]

Beautiful, fabulous details and a great gesture and tribute to Gena's son in law.

[Daweenie]

Soft and such lovely detail. You captured the delicacy of nature.

[Junko Y]

Happy Belated Birthday greetings . . . what a beautifully photographed flower! That focus stacking sure seems to make things very three-dimensional. Must try it. And yes, what a lovely tribute to Gena's son-in-law.

[Rachel]

This is so lovely and delicate, the focus stacking is perfect.

[Kim Harper]

Wonderful tribute to Gena's son in law. Gorgeous.
Happy birthday to you too!

[Lynda]

Spectacular!

[Islandgirl]

Stunning on black!

[Daryl O'Hare]

Happy belated birthday. And you must frame this. BIG, or make it a metal print or a canvas, but get it on a wall!!!

[Rosie Kerr]

@darylo Thanks, Daryl! :) I wish I had used a smaller aperture for each of the different photos... there are patches that are not fully in focus, but live and learn. One of these days, I'lll get around to putting some of my shots up. Thanks for the nice comments.

[Simply Amanda]

Beautiful pov, shape and result!