Volcanic Flash

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Volcanic Flash

And now for something a little different. This unusual orchid is called Masdevallia Ignea “volcanic flash”, and you can see why!

A bit of colour for spring, and part of my “Astonishing Orchids” calendar. Please visit my profile and take a look.

Nikon D300
Nikkor 105mm AF macro lens
tripod

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Volcanic Flash by bevanimage
Volcanic Flash by bevanimage
  • Lyn Higgs

    Lyn Higgs

    beautiful ; D

  • bevanimage replied

    Thanks very much Lyn :-)

  • Sharona

    Sharona

    Beautiful image Bev. It is such a stunning colour. :o))

  • bevanimage replied

    Yes, you can see where it got its name! Thanks Sharon, and the favourite is much appreciated.

  • Claire  Farley

    Claire Farley

    Stunning image!

  • bevanimage replied

    Many thanks Claire; good to see you again.

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Oh my word…what a stunner Bev!!

  • bevanimage replied

    Yes it is, isn’t it? Thanks so much Lyn, and especially for the favourite.

  • janniev

    janniev

    Wow, what a stunning masdevallia, Bevan, it’s by far the brightest one I’ve seen. Your calendar is going to fabulous!

  • bevanimage replied

    It’s amzaing, isn’t it? I haven’t seen anything like it either. Such fun to capture. Thanks so much for your kind words.

  • traveller

    traveller

    Very unusual flower, great macro, well done Bev.

  • bevanimage replied

    Many thanks Ian, and yes, it’s certainly unusual!

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Gorgeous work Bev

  • bevanimage replied

    You are very kind Thea, and thank you for the favourite.

  • kappisan

    kappisan

    Well Done!:)
    And i totally agree with ALL the compliments above and the ones yet to come too!:)
    Fav to me!:)

  • bevanimage replied

    Thank you so much, kappisan, for your wonderful comments, and also for the favourite, which is greatly appreciated. :-D

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    beautiful

  • bevanimage replied

    Many thanks Justart.

  • Sharon Johnstone

    Sharon Johnstone

    Wow, stunning work bevan!!!

  • bevanimage replied

    Hi Sharon, good to see you again. Thanks so much for the “wow’!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Fabulous!!!

  • bevanimage replied

    Thanks so much Lorilee!

  • John  Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    Striking colour Bevan, excellent capture!!

  • bevanimage replied

    It is striking, isn’t it? Thanks so much for your great comment, John.

  • niki78

    niki78

    excellent detail and clarity.

  • bevanimage replied

    Thanks so much for your kind words, and welcome to RB!

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    amazing colour! I loooove orchids :)

  • bevanimage replied

    Many thanks Jenny, glad you like this one.

  • Kathy Reid

    Kathy Reid

    Very Beautiful, such a vibrant colour!

  • bevanimage replied

    It is amazing, isn’t it? Thanks for visiting, Kathy, and leaving your lovely comment.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Simply beautiful!

  • bevanimage replied

    Thanks Bela for your kind words.

  • jo beerens

    jo beerens

    Can’t decide. Simple yet beautiful or simply beautiful.

  • bevanimage replied

    Thanks so much Jo, I really appreciate your lovely comment. ;-))

  • David McMahon

    David McMahon

    That really is an unusual orchid. I’ve never seen one of those before. I really like the subtle shadow. Favourite, immediately!

  • bevanimage replied

    Many thanks David, for the kind words and the favourite. You don’t see them around much; a friend grows them and lets me use them as “models”.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    how brilliant this is ! amazing colour and detail on a stunning flower
    :)

  • bevanimage replied

    Hi Maggie, I’m so pleased you like this. Many thanks for the lovely comments and the favourite.

  • LavenderMoon

    LavenderMoon

    Perfectly perfect!!

  • bevanimage replied

    Thanks so much LM, good to see you again! Many thanks also for the favourite.

  • LavenderMoon

    LavenderMoon

    I just never seem to have enough time to spend here.. so many things I want to see and absorb… good to see you again as well!

  • kevinmawson

    kevinmawson

    Awesome!

    km.

  • bevanimage replied

    Many thanks Kevin, much appreciated. Thanks also for the favourite.

  • kenspics

    kenspics

    Aptly titled.. and an superb photo of this orchid!!!
    Almost looks like two red hot peppers!!
    The uncluttered black background is excellent as well.. really makes the flower “pop”!!

  • bevanimage replied

    Thanks so much Ken; your wonderful words are greatly appreciated. I find that black is generally the best for “studio” macros.

  • MrsT

    MrsT

    wow almost un- flower like in its form, what a beautifully coloured and awesome Orchid, a fantastic capture….:) smiles

  • bevanimage replied

    I agree, MrsT, it is a most unusual shape. Many thanks for your lovely comments and for adding it to your favourites.

  • bonso

    bonso

    what a beautiful orchid. Congrats. I have just viewed your website and I am totally in awe. Beautiful photography. May I just sound a bit dumb and ask what is “Fractalius”. Those captures are stunning.

  • bevanimage replied

    Thanks very much for your kind words, they are greatly appreciated. I didn’t know at first what the congratulations were for, as I wasn’t notified of the avatar selection, so I’m grateful to you for letting me know! I’ll send you a bubblemail about Fractalius.

  • Maska

    Maska

    Congratulations. Striking contrast and colours. This is not an orchid I have come across before so I will be looking out for it from now on.

  • bevanimage replied

    It is extraordinary, isn’t it? Many thanks, Maska, for taking the time to congratulate me. I didn’t even know why at the time; there’s no automatic notification for an avatar as there is with a standard feature.

  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams

    top class!!!!!!!!!

  • bevanimage replied

    Many thanks Daisy; it is certainly very popular!

  • JeffeeArt4u

    JeffeeArt4u

    Congrats for this feature!

  • bevanimage replied

    Many thanks for visiting, jeffee, and for your kind congratulations.

  • Kelly d

    Kelly d

    This is absolutly gorgeous, love the colour

  • bevanimage replied

    Thanks so much Kelly; your kind words and the favourite are greatly appreciated.

  • Rebecca Cozart

    Rebecca Cozart

    Beautiful…very sexy image too….as florals can be.

  • bevanimage replied

    Hi Rebecca, thanks very much for visiting and for your lovely comments. You’re right, flowers can be sexy; after all, that’s what they’re for!

  • Ralph  Olsson
  • bevanimage replied

    Ralph, thank you so much for this privilege; you’ve made my day!

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    absolutely stunning Bevan.

  • bevanimage replied

    Many thanks Ingz, much appreciated.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    This is just beautiful! I adore the vibrancy of that red….so crisp and clean aswell! Brilliant work! :)

  • bevanimage replied

    Penny, thank you so much for your very generous and enthusiastic comments – I’m so pleased you like volcanic flash!

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    congratulations on your avatar win, this is a real stunner!!!

  • bevanimage replied

    Many thanks for your kind congrats – much appreciated!

  • puffin

    puffin

    great color…. wow

  • bevanimage replied

    Thanks so much for visiting, Puffin.

  • Brenda Dow

    Brenda Dow

    It just popped right out and I saw the flash!!! What a beauty…. you have great talent…. so glad to meet you!!!
    Brenda
    aka Jazzy

  • bevanimage replied

    Many thanks Brenda for your lovely comments, and also for the honour of the favourite. Your kind words are most appreciated, and I’m very pleased to meet you too!
    Bev

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