Hush, hush,.....don't wake me just yet....


Posted by Swissblad on Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:18 pm

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Early spider orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) catching a last nap before awakening to the spring sun.

Nikon D500 with Sigma 150mm macro.

Details were softened with Color Efex Pro in PS.

Thanks for stopping by - have a lovely start to the WE.

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by david fletcher on Fri Apr 08, 2022 1:55 am
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Beautiful lines and curves Sinuhe. Lovely treatment. Have a good WE.
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by Cynthia Crawford on Fri Apr 08, 2022 6:54 am
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So sweet- love how you described this and the beautiful soft mood, as if staying quiet for the sleeping orchid. Very elegant!
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by Swissblad on Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:15 am
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Cynthia Crawford wrote:So sweet- love how you described this and the beautiful soft mood, as if staying quiet  for the sleeping orchid. Very elegant!
Thank you Cindy and David for your kind comments.

EP is much appreciated.

Have a good WE all.
 

by Carol Clarke on Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:10 am
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I love the way the flower is so protectively encircled by the stems until its awakening. Beautifully done, Sinuhe.

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by Swissblad on Sat Apr 09, 2022 10:18 pm
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Carol Clarke wrote:I love the way the flower is so protectively encircled by the stems until its awakening.  Beautifully done, Sinuhe.

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by Clive on Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:47 am
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