How timing of photo affects perceived quality

[Paphluvr]

Just wanted to show how the timing of the photo can make a flower appear better than it really is. The first photo is a Paph. callosum that has been open for three days. The second photo is the same flower that has been open for four weeks.

 

[Happypaphy7]

Great point!

Some flowers don't change at all, and others start twisting around in just a few days after being fully open.

 

[NYEric]

Good timing can make anyone seem prettier!

 

[CarlG]

Ah, youthful beauty! It's wonderful that plants get to be young every year, unlike humans (except in our imaginations

 

[Ozpaph]

I think most flowers are best in the first week after opening.

 

[justbrad]

You should have seen me 4 weeks ago..... I was glorious