Malayan Ixora

Blooming Ixora congesta or Malayan Ixora in the botanic gardens. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

This was taken against dark undergrowth and only needed a stop of negative exposure compensation to get the effect. Colours were left as captured.

Pink Moths In A Blue World

Pink Phalaenopsis or Moth Orchids in a shopping mall. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

This was captured against a blue backdrop to create greater contrast with colours that were nearly complementary. There was natural light streaming through the roof of the mall so lighting was very adequate for the 17-year old four thirds sensor in the camera.