conservatory orchids

orchid 1

Thanks to the gorgeous Como Park Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesotans can enjoy the tropics almost 365 days a year. Such a fun day trip to chase away the winter blahs, as the Como Park Zoo offers fun for kids, too! Here are some images of a few orchids they have scattered about the grounds.

orchid 2

These were given a photo transfer feel using my Photo Art Blends (used set 1, #12 on Overlay blend mode), and some Simply Love quotes. An on-line tutorial is included with the Photo Art Blends sharing techniques and recipes for how to achieve differing results with the many blends included. See our Cottage Arts blog for a Before/After of an additional orchid piece.

orchid 3

All were shot in AV mode, ISO 160, with my 70-300mm at about 180mm.

fyi…With the recent discovery that Mom’s breast cancer has metastasized to her liver, my focus has been on her and Dad, my clients, and Cottage Arts…posting on this blog as time allows. I’m creating and shooting more than ever, and hope to be able to share more with you soon!

Michelle

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3 thoughts on “conservatory orchids”

  1. Hi again Michelle,
    Love love these! I just tried it out a couple of them on my mom’s orchid garden with the same idea – hope that’s ok. It’s posted on our blo at http://www.purelycaptivating.blogspot.com It didn’t turn out as great, but my Mom adored them nonetheless. I just wanted to say that you are an extremely talented artist… and an inspiration to many, especially to me. Thank you for all your wonderful ideas! I wish I had the time to do scrapbooks for my own children’s photos. I’d like to eventually purchase your Photo Art Blends, so I can enhance a few of my own wedding fine art photos 🙂 Have a great Spring!

  3. i love photo blogs, there is a saying that a picture speaks a thousand words and this saying is also true for blogs that mostly displays photos.

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