ode to a flower
by Jutilda

Comment:
Ummm, yes, the soft-focus overall cast to this is just gorgeous. The rose stands out and makes the scene peaceful as does the writing. It does have a rich and velvety feel.

Now, (ahem) if it was mine, I'd change those vertical stripes to a muted color, perhaps contrasting, rather than white. You see, the white makes me want to push the stripes aside to get at the image, but if the stripes were integrated more into the composition (IMO of course) the viewer would relate.

Okay, all this and 5¢ might get you an aspirin; it sure won't get a cup of coffee.
:-))

all aboard
by LevT

Comment:
As it sails off into the days of yore...
Lovely rendition.

The End!
by Katmystiry

Comment:
I can feel the water splashing in this dreamy image.

Soaring Above the Waves - Overlay 30.jpg
by slaakso

Comment:
Intensely beautiful.

4-august 08 flowers. a long suffering dog & flowers
by roz

Comment:
Words fail me for this one, Roz.
I just don't know how you do it!
:-))

Soft Points
by Kelli

Comment:
(sigh) It's SO hard to control lights and shadows and you did it SO well here. Fun image, well captured.

5262 Tulip Hybrid
by pixelpig

Comment:
Contrasts are gorgeous here. Love those blues.

5262 Tulip Hybrid
by pixelpig

Comment:
Thank you for those details. I'm just beginning to experiment with tone mapping so this excellent example helps a lot.

Lens Flare
by BAMartin

Comment:
Love the monochromatic colors on this one.

4
by Retroesque

Comment:
Nice to see flowering trees.
This is a good study of white on whites.
Nice.