Paph ciliolare

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Breathtaking. Just incredible. What’s the secret to such amazing photos?

I’m interested to know how you take your great pics?

Thanks. The gear I use is a Nikon D800 SLR camera and a 60 mm macro lens. To ensure sharpness I always use a tripod and a shutter release cable and I always lock up the mirror. I normally shoot at F8 or F11. I use black velvet as the background. I always expose to ensure the background is jet black and the fabric cannot be seen in the photograph. The further the plant is away from the background the better.

I always use natural diffused light. I take the photographs under my pergola. Some nice backlighting can really make the flower pop.
 
I think we are all anxious to see these genes in action...can you save and/or send pollen? I don’t grow this fraught species but your flower fills me with covetousness.
OK. I will make sure I save the pollen. I probably won't let it flower too long. When I cut the spike I will get the pollen.

The flower is big too. This species produces a bigger flower than I appreciated.
 

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