First post, first year's blooms, Phrag. Eric Young.

[danska8]

Hi all,

New to the board, never have been on an Orchid board before. I'm getting more enthused by mine again after having no good growing conditions for the last few years. I'm mainly a Phal guy, trying to collect species/primarys/fragrant varieties of those. And my other favorites are Phrags, of which I have three.

These are my first new blooms of the year, this plant has three spikes, and this was the first flower to open, which started about 24 hours before I took these. I expect the coloration to increase a bit, but this appears to be a little atypical for an Eric Young from what I've seen. Usually they look more besseae dominant with more red tones in general. However, it's labeled Eric Young (longifolium var gracile 'Birchwood' AM/AOS x besseae 'Neon Flash') originally from ORCHIDbabies, but I bought it up in Seattle.

I'm new to photographing Orchid flowers. I used a shoot through umbrella to light it, and taped a black t-shirt to the wall for the solid background. I'm not a flash or indoor light guy so I'm looking to learn more about it.

Edit: Check a few posts down for pics, full sized images on flickr.

[billc]

Welcome! Someone recently posted you need to have 5 posts before the forum will let you attach a picture.

Biil

[SlipperGirl]

Welcome its great to have you

[Ordphien]

Just respond to us five times lol..
I can't wait to see your pictures. And welcome!

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[danska8]

Originally Posted by billc

Welcome! Someone recently posted you need to have 5 posts before the forum will let you attach a picture.

Biil

Thanks and thanks, Bill! I'll post a few times then!

Originally Posted by mothorchidgirl

Welcome its great to have you

Thanks very much!

Originally Posted by Ordphien

Just respond to us five times lol..
I can't wait to see your pictures. And welcome!

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Ha! I'll just do one here and find some other things to comment on. Hang tight!

[ronaldhanko]

Eager to see pictures, but you probably have them on Flickr.

[danska8]

Originally Posted by ronaldhanko

Eager to see pictures, but you probably have them on Flickr.

Yes I do! I'm now at 5 posts, and still couldn't add them to this one. Username is danska8, and they are just one,two,three back in my stream. Like I said this was a rudimentary attempt at shooting this flower, it's much more open today and I'll probably try again tomorrow. I need to make a trip to the fabric store or figure out a way of making a nice solid backdrop, I only use lightroom and don't edit too much.

---------- Post added at 03:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:10 PM ----------

Okay, now it's letting me!


Phragmipedium Eric Young first bloom! by danska8, on Flickr


Phragmipedium Eric Young, day one bloom. by danska8, on Flickr


Phragmipedium Eric Young, close up details by danska8, on Flickr

[Ordphien]

Beautiful!
Love the colours.

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[Ferns Daddy]

How cool looking, nice coloring on it

[WhiteRabbit]

Lovely bloom!