Miltonia Macro Panorama

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Miltonia Macro Panorama

My Miltonia “Sunset” orchids are in full bloom, with their ‘cilantro’ fragrance filling the air each morning. As long time readers of this blog may recall, I originally purchased this orchid in 1993 (or around that year) from Stewart’s Orchids. It has withstood the test of time, and I love it.

On the photo: This was intended strictly as an experiment in the use of panoramas in macrophotography, with an emphasis on shallow depth of field and a large amount of background bokeh. In both the latter, the experiment failed, but I liked the result and wanted to share it. I have rethought my approach and have several ideas on further reducing DOF and increasing bokeh. So, plan on seeing more of this type of photography in the future.

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