This is a Phalaenopsis Orchid or Moth Orchid as they are sometimes called. It had been blooming for well over 6 months and I’ve been watching the bloom age because it’s just getting better all the time. Thin and papery with delicate veining and lovely subtle colours. Some things age ever so gracefully.
All images © Karen McRae
Month: October 2011
Grainy Black and White in Infrared
Awhile ago I posted some photographs that were taken with infrared film. The images below were also made with infrared. If you like black and white with lots of grain this type of film will give you just that. As this film sees different light than the eye does you get a mysterious, ethereal quality to a landscape photograph. You can see the previous post here – Seeing (Infra)Red. 
All images © Karen McRae
Portrait Mashup
Yesterday’s photo shoot was done under moody grey skies with a beautiful subject and a few brief seconds of sun. This can result in some really interesting lighting. Not as much sun as I would have liked but we are into the grey days of fall. Welcome to October. 
All images © Karen McRae
draw and shoot 