Paphiopedilum lowii blossom opening

My girlfriend Robin's strange and beautiful Paphiopedilum lowii "lady's slipper" orchid truly seems to dance as it opens a new flower. Once it has finished dancing, doesn't it seem to sing? Exposures were taken at 1.5 minute intervals over about 69 hours (Mar 23 - 26, 2006). Camera flash was used in every shot to compensate for variations in ambient sunlight. The camera automatically adjusted its focus, depth of field, and shutter speed.

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[robiss88]

nice project... thankx for the tech info... what media/resolution for originals..??

[sameoldmike]

thanks. The photos were taken with a Canon Powershot A95 on a tripod. The original photos have a resolution of 2592x1944. Needless to say, I have a 5gig version of this video that looks AWESOME, but I can't figure out the best compression method to reduce size and maintain quality. I'm pretty sure I haven't found the best balance.

[FISHGAL69]

like plant (((hugs)))

[Vegasastron]

Wow !!! it is like it embraces the whole world !!!

[hayleigh20yeh]

I'm kinda shocked anyone would dislike this. Its beautiful & rad!

[cRAVEmusic]

victreebell. cool.

[Fashionjones16]

it is a beauty!!:D:D

[StarBoors]

It's like a magic trick!

[quidditian]

Magnificent -- it's like a terribly well-accessorized Pavarotti flower. Thank you!

[cuddlebunny11]

so beautiful i am in crazy love with nature

[o0Emskalie0o]

that's a strange yet beautiful flower