Marcescence
by PenelopeK

Comment by streetpigeon:
Good study of sunlight picking out these leaves. Great title.

Hydrangea
by PenelopeK

Comment by ShutterPug:
Loved this! Gave it a 9

Hydrangea
by PenelopeK

Comment by Nadine_Vb:
I love dried hydrangeas. And dead they are even more beautiful then when they flower (in my opinion at least) Have them in my garden myself I can't pass a day without looking at them.
Although they need to stay on when dead in order to keep them strong during winter and make them grow even better the next year, I couldn't resist cutting 2 of them to put in a vase in my office.
Great image showing their beauty Penelope.

Hydrangea
by PenelopeK

Comment by grahamgator:
I don't know what happened to my comment during voting (one of those DPC mysteries). This is my fav of the challenge. I think dead hydrangeas are more beautiful than fresh ones. Beautiful comp.

Hydrangea
by PenelopeK

Comment by nam:
I adore the tones, shapes, details of dried (sounds better than "dead") hydrangea blossoms. Voted earlier; back to comment.

Hydrangea
by PenelopeK

Comment by chalice:
I wanted to like this more. Most of the image commends itself with good detail and pleasing color. I was troubled by what looks to be blown out leaves or perhaps snow around the left fringe of the plant. Still, overall I like the image.

Hydrangea
by PenelopeK

Comment by jomari:
Very pretty - hydrangeas are as lovely in death as they are in life.

Hydrangea
by PenelopeK

Comment by streetpigeon:
This is actually more beguiling than when alive, in my opinion. The depth of focus feels perfect. Thank you for opening my eyes to this new found vision.

Season's Greetings from Cape Cod
by PenelopeK

Comment by jomari:
From the first moment I saw Robert's picture I saw it as a Christmas card. I hope you both are having a wonderful Christmas. Best wishes for the coming year.

(Edited because I used past tense, Christmas Day is over here, but it isn't for you.)

Message edited by author 2013-12-25 17:08:38.

Hydrangea
by PenelopeK

Comment by giantmike:
One of my favorites in the challenge due to the perspective.