A few more Paphs

[Ozpaph]

David,
Fantastic photos. There's something about you lighting that's different? Can you 'enlighten' us on you technique and setup?
Thanks

 

[Ross]

All are beautiful, but I'm partial to the gratrixianums, too. Nice color on the Glaucopar.

 

[emydura]

David,
Fantastic photos. There's something about you lighting that's different? Can you 'enlighten' us on you technique and setup?
Thanks

Thanks Ozpaph

I just use natural light - no artificial lights or flashes. I shoot under my back pergola. You might get some idea from this photo.

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Given the dominance of the black background (can result in overexposed photos), I often underexpose the photo a bit. A bit of trial and error. I shoot RAW. In Photoshop I often do the following -

* increase the black levels to ensure I can't see any black fabric
* increase the clarity and vibrance a bit
* increase the contrast
* Sharpen the photo.

Cheers

David

 

[paphioboy]

Gorgeous brassia! Longissima or gireoudiana..?

 

[SlipperFan]

What a wonderful collection you have, David!

 

[emydura]

Gorgeous brassia! Longissima or gireoudiana..?

That one is longississima. It has really developed into a big clump now so I'm looking forward to seeing the next flowering.

David

 

[Ozpaph]

Wow, so simple yet very effective technique.
Thanks for sharing.