Comment from WendyG
Wow, what a wonderful Orchid Fred, and the story that goes with it is just as fabulous. Gorgeous colors, sharp focus, dof and exposure. Nothing like an Orchid, they are so beautiful and unique:)

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2013

thanks a lot Wendy for your comments and top rating

Comment from Levon7
Wow this is so bright and pretty! Very unusual looking plant. They look like stars. The blue background is great with them. Very nice photo and story!
Natalie :)

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2013

many thanks natalie

Comment from omntch
A nice try. A few suggestions. The background is a bit distracting. It appears to be a material with creases. Judging from the sight shadow on the background and burned out central image detail, this appears to be a flash taken too close to the subject. If you view your histogram, you will most likely see a spike to the far right showing part of the image was too bright. To help this, I would crop more tightly on the center flower (eliminating most of the background) and reduce your exposure by at least one stop. - just a suggestion. Thanks for sharing. /john

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2013

thank you

Comment from Bossmyers
Very odd looking blossoms, but I like the colors and contrast. Very bright and eye catching photo.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2013

thanks a lo

Comment from DavidP
Wow! Beautiful shot Fred and such interesting facts about this orchid. It's so unusual but then many things on the island of Madagascar are unusual. Excellent photo with a brilliant blue background to enhance the flowers and leaves. well done!
David

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2013

many thanks again David

Comment from Solar_Leaf
Great! I like the trivia that comes with it in the description! :) This art is very 'new' for me, because I haven't really seen light and brightly colored flowers lately. These ones looked at me as if they were smiling, greeting and welcoming me.

Great photo! :)

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2013

many thanks for your smile

Comment from Cephus
Love this orchid although it is one that I have not tried to grow. Love the thick and waxy flowers that last for a rather long time.

Like the composition with the exception of the flower at the bottom that seems to be out of place. The whites of the flowers seem to be a bit blown, however I do know that the petals do not contain much detail being of a smooth waxy consistancy.

Interesting notes for an interesting partnership in nature.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2013

many thanks

Comment from albert65
Initial impact /5
Creativity of presentation. /5
Color Harmony /5
Center of Interest /5
Technique /5
Lighting /5
wonderful view

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2013

many thanks

Comment from cainse
Interesting and informative notes. Vibrant colors and contrast. Good focus and light. Pleasant composition. cainse

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2013

thanks a lot again

Comment from garygb
Fascinating history you provide about this beautiful orchid. Very lovely flowers. Thank you for posting the information and the photo. Nice job!

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2013

thanks a lot