Nerves. I got 'em.

Brassit Unknown

I have a huge shooting opportunity tomorrow.  The yearly Columbus/Central Ohio Orchid Society Show is tomorrow and I am the official ( at least I think I am ;) ) photographer.  This is part of the American Orchid Society, which means I may get national exposure.  Wow!  I am nervous, which I think is good.  I am not petrified, yet, and I will be too groggy tomorrow morning to feel any nerves, so it's nerve time now.  I feel a bit of nerve is good because it means I am going to try my best and hopefully succeed.  So far the COOS has been pleased with my work.  I have to alter how I shoot, but it's worth it.  The experience and access is so worth the nerves.

 The picture to the right I took at my first meeting and it was the last shot taken.  I love it.  I love the stacking appearance of the blooms, the way the depth of field gradually blurs the farther blooms, yet the crisp clean bloom on the end.  I love the variety of plants the COOS allows me to photograph.  I want to do a great job for them tomorrow.  I want to walk away with some amazing images to share and hopefully sell. 

I am also receiving quite an education thanks to the COOS.  They graciously impart all their knowledge to a beginner like myself.  Hence I am beginning to know my latin names for the orchids, and not just calling them yellow and brown orchid but a Brassit Unknown.  They make me sound more intelligent :).  Well my nerves and I are going to rest and get my energy levels up for tomorrow!

~MJ