Genesis
by sher

Comment by eaphelps:
This photo is very beautiful and artistic. Very nice contrast between color and black and white,. your depth of field works well too. However, the line between the flower and the earth seems a little too unrealistic. Maybe try some slight bluring around the edges of the flower to make the photo just another notch better! Good Job overall though! -8

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Comment by f-32:
well seen! well captured, too!

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Comment by JB707:
I like the shot, but in my opinion it would be better without the hand...7

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Comment by drydoc:
While I like the presentation, and the clarity of the flower, and the rich soil, I am bothered by the dirt under the fingger nails. I know. Iknow. . . if you are a gardner it is a fact of life. . . but it is distractive in the photo!

Genesis
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Comment by DCThiessen:
Excellent use of DOF, I must say. And also I like the selective saturation. The photo (other than the flower) does seem a bit grainy but this may have been what you were going for. Either way, it's well done and meets the challenge very nicely.

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Comment by ccraft:
All I can say is "wow!" This is really sharp and crisp. I love that it's all black and has so much detail.

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Comment by drgsoell:
Good composition. Challenge well met. Good shot.

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Comment by dsidwell:
Very intimate feel to this image. I love the delicate flower. Don't forget to clean your fingernails! 10

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Comment by nborton:
great use of DOF

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Comment by justine:
Lovely,................ compliments to you.