Macro entry for Lens and Pens Phoneography from Sally
Each Monday Sally gives us a weekly topic that inspires us to take photos with our phone cameras. I use a Nexus 4
This orchid, thrives on neglect. I do nothing to it, and it is hopelessly rootbound, but still it flowers every year. The blooms last for almost six weeks. I don’t know the scientific name, it is a hybrid plant I got over 25 years ago from an orchid nursery close to my home.
I find it hard to go past natural flora as a subject, for macro photography, as it highlights many details not seen by the naked eye, and allows us into the inner world of the flower, or perhaps the perspective of an insect.
Macro photography – Something to Ponder About
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Macro entry for Lens and Pens Phoneography from Sally
Something to Ponder About 
By now your orchid is like a family friend, blooming to bring conversation and then quietly retreating for silent display. It’s lovely and I like your perspective that make me feel a little like an insect ready to enjoy the nectar. Happy Photo Challenge.
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It is a bit like a friend Sally. It is kind of like a gnarled old grandma, overlooking our dining room as we eat!!
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Indeed…
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Great photo and great flower, I love to take macro photos too, it’s another world to discover.
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It can look really spectacular and allow you to see many hidden details…thanks for commenting, Elizabeth
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I love orchids, so I really enjoyed this shot. I agree that it’s difficult not to go with plants/flowers for macro. They’re simply so beautiful and rewarding.
janet
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Thanks, Janet. Do you have any orchids in your garden?
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No. I’ve had a few indoors over the years, but none right now.
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Lovely pinks and yellow/gold colors in this lovely orchid. Seems like many of us are thinking of spring, and flowers.
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It is the time to think about the garden. For me too, as it is getting cooler now so I can bare to be outside. The opposite of your world I guess, Angeline?
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Orchids are my favorite too. They want to be pot bound and neglected. I only have a cymbidium
that gives me one ore two spikes. It looks as if there may be three spikes this coming spring because it made 3 new plants this summer.
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A great macro shot. Love how you can see the detail all over the petals. That is one tough orchid you have, blooming for you each year for so many years. It must like you a lot, maybe you shower it with lots of water and love.
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It does get water, but not much love, Mabel. I think it is a survivor!
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An absolutely beautiful orchid, Amanda, and a wonderful photo of it. Whatever you’re doing to it by ignoring it, it obviously seems to like it 🙂
I’ve just nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Of course, I’d love you to do it, but there’s no obligation to do so. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Millie. It is nice to be recognized. I will take a look at the award as soon as I can
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I didn’t think you had this award, Amanda, and I couldn’t see anywhere on your blog that said you were ‘Award Free.’ I’d love you to accept, of course – I love your blog – but naturally, it’s up to you. 🙂
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No, my blog is not award free. Like the versatile blogger award you gave me, I do not expect people to pass it on, but accept it graciously in the spirit you gave it to me. It is very lovely to have awards bestowed on my blog. Thank you, again.
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