Daisies and Darkness
by Paul

Comment by yakatme:
I'm glad that you mentioned the use of a Lensbaby before I commented because I was scratching my head trying to figure out why the focus was unusual (not bad unusual). I really like how the Lensbaby draws the eye to the yellow part of the flower and nicely blurs out the background, especially the upper part of the photo. I think that I would have cloned out the bright points of light in the bottom half as they are a little distracting. Also, there is something odd about a small white area just above the focused yellow part that seems to be not quite right. It's almost like the focus was extended to one of the petals in that area only and it shows up a little brighter. Otherwise, a great image.

Daisies and Darkness
by Paul

Comment by TCGuru:
Nice use of lensbaby! It's often hard to pull off a meaningful shot with one of those lenses. You did a great job here.

Blush and Breeze
by Paul

Comment by TCGuru:
Looks like a dogwood flower. I love these. This is a lovely capture!

Daisies and Darkness
by Paul

Comment by KarenNfld:
Good DOF, I also like the contrasty look.

Daisies and Darkness
by Paul

Comment by patio127:
Gorgeous ! That Lensbaby delivers !!! Your composition is sweet- they look like ballerinas :)

Miss Magneto never really enjoyed dinner dates.
by Paul

Comment by Greetmir:
Very pretty woman ... very nicely conceived shot ... very super expression ... quite natural ... BINGO!

Congratulations to the both of you.

Daisies and Darkness
by Paul

Comment by Denise:
I like how the white of the flower stands out and how the image goes from lighter (upper left side)to darker (lower left side)

Blush and Breeze
by Paul

Comment by MaryO:
DOF makes for a nice, creamy abstract.

Blush and Breeze
by Paul

Comment by GregoryB:
I like this crop Pat. Great DOF and detail in the main subject.

Blush and Breeze
by Paul

Comment by jomari:
Beautiful soft image, very suitable for such a delicate subject.