Oleander
by sher

Comment by Catherine_B:
nice capture, I just wish it was in living color not in sepia tones. 5

Oleander
by sher

Comment by Azrifel:
The balance between light and dark is so good here. I love the toning, you're the duontone guru! (kneels and bows) ;)
Perhaps the only flaw, perhaps it is insulting to say flaw, is the look as if it has had to much noise reduction. Don't get me wrong, for this type of photos I like the waterpaint look that is especially visible in the out of focus parts. It has the effect of a painting.
The specks of water work brilliantly, makes the photo more lively.

Oleander
by sher

Comment by jbsmithana:
This is a great picture with good tones and perfect DOF. Just not at the top for "Beauty" for me. But still a wonderful shot.

Oleander
by sher

Comment by Bud:
Great macro... the B&W works well.

Oleander
by sher

Comment by bucket:
I am worn out from looking at flower shots..and then this..you have managed to really compose something wonderful here. Perfect shading and tones. Composition and DOF are wonderful. Great work.

Bonded
by sher

Comment by tyt2000:
wow sher, i've seen this collection before, i must say that its easy to get a good photo, but hard to capture real and raw emotion, you did a great job!

Oleander
by sher

Comment by CorySmith:
i normally dont like floral pictures, but this aone appeals to me, great job
8

Oleander
by sher

Comment by adine:
I like the tones in this picture. The narrow DOF leaves very little in focus and makes the composition almost abstract. The center of the flower seems overly processed. An odd combinationof real and unreal that leaves me a bit confused,

Oleander
by sher

Comment by Jeileen:
IMO, I don't think it is beautiful. Nice try.

Days Gone By
by sher

Comment by Gringo:
This is so crystal clear! Great tones and detail. 10