Abloom
by digifotojo

Comment:
This off-beat comp with the poster edges only on the in-focus petals is strange to my eye. Don't know how to react to it.

Sensual (Iris)
by train

Comment:
The light implied here is beautiful & the texture in the BG gives the impression this Iris is flying or maybe quivering. The tiny touch of turquoise reminds me of hummingbird feathers. This must've been so much fun to PP. The Iris is living proof that anything worth doing, is worth doing to excess. Although this has the possibility of being an excellent documentary record of the Iris, IMO the sensual heat in this totally dominates! Please accept this Gilded Lily in appreciation of a job well done.

Petals
by KarenNfld

Comment:
Anemone, I think. A very nice alternative camera angle, some luscious color & creamy bokeh. The hint of detail on the pale petals is excellent. And it looks like not a breath of wind. "D

Food 41 - Pear
by hajeka

Comment:
This is beautiful, IMO would be perfect without the stem.

Food 43 - Sauerkraut
by hajeka

Comment:
Yes, the English name is "Sauerkraut." Very good with new potatoes & Keilbasa.

Underbelly
by daisydavid

Comment:
Haha you're out late, for a school night. The dark underbelly has shadows at night that are worth the effort. I'm interested in "trying to nail this shot" because I do much the same thing. It'd be hard to concentrate with a security guard nearby. I don't know how you're going to deal with the contrast between the dark underbelly & the white lights. You might have to resort to HDR or tone mapping. FWIW I'm always attracted to the reflections on the water, so I'm looking for more of that. And the fence in the FG is a composition problem for me. I wish you the best of luck in getting this one--luck is a big part of it!

Summer afternoon_3974.081011
by mariuca

Comment:
I'm pretty sure this was your one & only chance to get this--you did! Instant fav!

02303
by pixelpig

Comment:
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Message edited by author 2011-10-29 16:25:05.

Food 40 - Fennel
by hajeka

Comment:
for some reason I like the green & white ones the best. Very fresh looking.

Time Zoned
by caba

Comment:
Best wishes Frank & congratulations on your Blue! This is awesome!