What is wrong?

[Call_Me_Bob]

That's a very beautiful cattleya! It must smell like heaven! And the color (regardless of wether or notice accurate) is gorgeous!!

In the first photo you posted, I don't think the leaves are overexposed. However, I do thing the petals of the top bloom are a tad over exposed. I would adjust down 1/2 to 1 stop.

I agree with everyone else regarding the colors and how to correct them.

[veekay]

Originally Posted by tcrane

Would be color temperature in the camera, your image processing software, the balance of your monitor, or all three. Color fidelity can be very tricky.

-Tristan

Thanks,
forgive me for my ignorance,what do you mean by color temperature in my camera?
regards
veekay

[silken]

Understanding White Balance
Here is an article on colour temp. (white balance). Even if you get it right in the camera, then your monitor has to be set up to match and how you process your photos with software can have an effect. Usually things aren't too far off (in my experience) with monitors, and even printers, but if they are then you need a tool to calibrate it. Just getting it correct in the camera is the first step. Do you use Photoshop or something to do any editing to your photos? Also if you can shoot RAW it is easier and better quality to adjust them, but you need software to convert RAW files to J-Peg or something more usable.

[veekay]

Thanks,
I do use bundled soft ware that came with my Canon 7D DSLR i.e. DPP and Zoom browser to edit JPG files at times use Coral Paint Shop Pro X4.
I checked the site now I understand what you mean by temperature in the camera.
regards
veekay