Pleurothallis cordata, Waterfall of Baños, Ecuador

This was photographed near the entrance of the Waterfall of Baños, where they have a few "beds" of miniature orchids.

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Christine Young

Lion

Ohhh, love the color on this one. and, the gnarly leaf is a cool background. Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks. Although I did learn that despite my enthusiasm for using the smartphone for some macro shots, miniature orchids don't turn out well. It's better than not having any shot, but overall the lesson is that these subjects are too small. The sweetspot seems to be large flowers, butterflies, beetles. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Why didn't you use your camera? But, I agree -- smartphone shot is better than nothing. And, it really isn't bad at all. It's just not as perfect as your camera pics. Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      I did not have my gear with me. In this case the "hike" was a bit of an urban experience, walking from the parking lot on a paved path to the waterfall. So we did not anticipate it to be photographically important, and for anything we would see, the smartphone suffices. Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Makes sense. Posted 3 years ago