Phragmipedium Rachel (Magdalene Rose 'Mother' 4N x Waunakee Sunset)

[NYEric]

Most "red" phrags don't look truly red to me,

Hmmm, since this is more a magenta it may be a color-blind issue. Can you see the blue dots I've posted below?










:evil:

 

[SlipperFan]

Aren't you funny, Eric!

 

[Orchidzrule]

Hmmm, since this is more a magenta it may be a color-blind issue. Can you see the blue dots I've posted below?










:evil:

Aren't you funny, Eric!

At first it was difficult, but with sufficient magnification, there are hundreds of them! So, yes! :rollhappy:

Dot, wouldn't this forum be dull without him?

All kidding aside, I do wonder if some of us perceive color differently. I often think things that some people call red have a definite hint of yellow to them, (in other words, they look reddish-orange) rather than being true red. I never know if it's because those people are definitely seeing pure red or whether they are using "red" for a broader range of colors than what I use the word for.

 

[SlipperFan]

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Dot, wouldn't this forum be dull without him?

Definitely!

All kidding aside, I do wonder if some of us perceive color differently. I often think things that some people call red have a definite hint of yellow to them, (in other words, they look reddish-orange) rather than being true red. I never know if it's because those people are definitely seeing pure red or whether they are using "red" for a broader range of colors than what I use the word for.

Centuries ago, when I took a class in pigment color theory, we had a project where we had to create 100 color swatches using 2 primaries and one secondary plus black and white. One of the things I learned from that exercise was how many subtle difference there can be between two similar colors and how similar two different colors can be.

Add to that the the variability of monitors and also how our eyes perceive color, and it's not wonder there is a difference of opinion about any color, much less red.

 

[NYEric]

personally, i know one of my eyes sees things redder than the other; this gives me better depth perception than other people.

 

[SlipperFan]

personally, i know one of my eyes sees things redder than the other; this gives me better depth perception than other people.

Interesting. I know that one of my eyes sees color a little cooler, and the other eye sees color a little warmer. So I suppose together they should be fairly accurate.

 

[NYEric]