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Thanks to a hint from Trev {achieverswales} I managed to come up with this half decent shot with my Tamron Macro lens which thus far had defeated me and I had consigned to a cupboard.
So I dedicate this one to Trev without whose help the shot would not have been achieved.
My thanks also for all the comments on More or Less and with special thanks to Ray {Billyray} for his UA which is much appreciated.
Ronnie.
| Camera: | Nikon D7000  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | Tamron SP 90mm. macro.  Check out Totally Tamron! |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Focal Length: | 90mm. |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/3.1 |
| Aperture: | f/22.0 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/3sec |
| Exposure Comp: | -1.67 |
| ISO: | 200 |
| Exposure Mode: | Aperture |
| Metering Mode: | CWA |
| Flash: | No |
| White Balance: | Cloudy |
| Title: | "Take a Bow" |
| Username: | 
RonnieAG |
| Uploaded: | 29 Aug 2012 - 12:04 AM |
| Tags: | Available daylight, Black card b/g, Flowers & plants, Indoor shot, Macro lens., Orchid, White card reflector |
| Votes: | Voting Disabled |
Comments
The soft glow in the orchids is intriguing! I wonder how you made them look as if there is the moonlight caught in every single flower?
Very beautiful
Wow! This is a super beauty. You inspire one to go to the florist and buy their best, bring it home and attempt the same as you have done here. Never saw anything quite like this bloom, and so richly presented. TG
Glad to see you are using a Tamron Lens. They appear to be somewhat like Marmite in the Photography World, however who could possibly fault them when they are able to produce such wonderfully bright and crisp images as this.
Regards Nathan
Nicely captured Ronnie, a good presentation. I have taken similar images but instead of using black card I use the TV screen as a background and find it works well with natural daylight.
Gordon
One day I might be able to do something this good Ronnie, yes the glow is from the reflector, I recognise it from some of my fumblings with this skill that you have honed.
Dougie
in my KS studio I used a sheet of kitchen towel as a reflector 
I don't know whether this is the light, reflector or lens but the image seems to have a luminescence about it. Of course it could be my eyesight! or computer!! Beautiful detail and colour, and the shape in the black on EPZ black does work well.
Dave
Many thanks Ronnie for the dedication of this beautiful capture, you will find that a prime lens will beat a zoom for sharpness anytime, "BUT" Some of these new zooms are awesome and would be hard pressed to spot any difference, the colours once again with the black B/G is excellent, as stated they have a luman luamar lumir (shine) to them sorry cant spell luminescence
Regards
Trev.
aye laddie a gid yin indeed that auld yin fae welsh wales is nae bad wae ra tips, gid yin here Ronnie there will be nae stopin ye noo
great capture Ronnie lighting and spray on the diagonal the KS has won through again
Graham
must admit my Tamron and I didnt get on too well.
But you have proven it is up to the skill of the person using it
A beautiful arrangement, and such stunning detail here, Ronnie, they don't come any better quality than this
Trev 
Ronnie your just like that rabbit with the batteries that just keep going on and on and do you know what, you deliver each and every time, amazing how you keep doing it,
Great title well captured. as always!!!!
John
A cracking composition and subject matter Ronnie, luv these dark backgounds, awesome my friend.
Well done.
Darryl
Ronnie, thank you for your comment on the reflection, i have taken your advice and cropped to a square format, and it does look better, much more impact, thank you for that and taking the time to do so, as always much appreciated.
Another beautiful image Ronnie,keep up the good work..Lin
Gorgerous image Ronnie, hope this is Plant of you very own.
John
Take a bow indeed Ronnie, you've really excelled yourself yet again.
I love the arch that the natural flower produces Ronnie, your technique and attention to detail is something special, the reflector helped to bring out the beautiful colours and detail which stand out against the dark background, top class work as always, another photograph to be very proud of. When are you going to publish a book with your beautiful flower images ?,I am quite sure it would sell very well. Hope you are well my friend, Bill.
I found the comments interesting, Ronnie, and agree entirely, you must try this again.
beautiful in every way, detail, colour & processing.
Great work Ronnie.
Gareth
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