Aperture
by Zoomdak

Comment:
What? No zeros & ones? (Just kidding!)
Congrats on yet another Blue Ribbon with this masterpiece!

Through the Shadows
by Zap228

Comment:
Congrats on a top ten finish Robert!
This is a stunning piece of work!

There's Beauty In The Breakdown
by sher

Comment:
I would have called this Simply Circles - Just kidding!
Beautiful shot Sher! A top twenty no less!

Mauve
by dartompkins

Comment:
Hi Darlene,
I'll put my 2 cents in (please don't throw anything at me..)

My first impression is a shot that was blown up too much (if that makes any sense). The soft focus effect actually looks like out of focus to me. The color appears a bit flat/lacking contrast & color depth, which would be OK if presented a little different maybe? Maybe not dead center too? A soft focus halo effect may work better with part of the rose (rear center perhaps) a bit more in focus. Hard to put my finger on it.

Do keep in mind my opinions are bit "different" though.

Dipped in Pink
by rscorp

Comment:
Congrats Robert,
This is perhaps one of the nicest shots I have seen of Roses in a very long time. The lighting & detail are perfect. Interesting desaturating it a bit - perhaps made it more natural instead of boosting it for the wow factor.

Le Luce della mia Vita
by L1

Comment:
Yup - a congrats is in order young lady.
Nice top ten finish.

Charmed
by sher

Comment:
Woo Hoo! 9th place - Congrats Sher!
An arm's length away from a ribbon too - drat!

Ghosts of the Grid
by Imagineer

Comment:
Nice mood set with the tone used. Wonder if you had to wait long to get three people in there at the same time. Candid I hope. Nicely done. ((8))

Three at Night
by TooCool

Comment:
Very unique and interesting shot. Well seen. I'll be looking at the info on this as I'm curious as to the camera & exposure specifics. Well done. ((8))

Branching factor
by aleksi

Comment:
Nice choice for Black & White. Good exposure and detail in the snow, which is an accomplishment in itself. ((8))