ca-ca-ca-tus
by UNCLEBRO

Comment by jrtodd:
I feel this would have been better with more picture, less border. You picked a very delicate subject with a lot of detail, but the small images make it hard to see.

three/thirty
by UNCLEBRO

Comment by Phil:
I do like the shot but I think a bit more contrast would make it. I'm glad you used a smaller aperture as this shot didn't need any DOF. 2.5 seconds at iso 400? Dang dude, were you in the dark? lol

three/thirty
by UNCLEBRO

Comment by sherpet:
Great angle here re the perspective, and a good result of this "in your face" type of shot.....

three/thirty
by UNCLEBRO

Comment by Retroesque:
What a fabulous perspective! LOVE the velvety texture of the stems.

Not fond of the top of the vase, perhaps to not include next time.

NICE border - so subtle I didn't even notice until you told me it was there - GRIN!

two/thirty
by UNCLEBRO

Comment by Melethia:
Kick butt sky in this! The waves are bit blown, but it's tough to get them without losing all detail in the water, yes? The vignette frame is just a wee bit too thick for my tastes, but it does suit the photograph nicely.

three/thirty
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Comment by UNCLEBRO:

Originally posted by routerguy666: Don't hate the border but I'm wondering if you are doing your sharpening after adding the border? There's that weird sort of halo that follows the border around. Interesting composition and I think the subjects lend themselves well to black and white. Nice shapes, nice tones. Don't care for seeing the vase or glass in frame. Other than that, nice job.

I don't think I done any sharpening on it.
The "halo" is probably because the border is a gradient fill layer.
Probably!!!

three/thirty
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Comment by violinist123:
Don't hate the border but I'm wondering if you are doing your sharpening after adding the border? There's that weird sort of halo that follows the border around. Interesting composition and I think the subjects lend themselves well to black and white. Nice shapes, nice tones. Don't care for seeing the vase or glass in frame. Other than that, nice job.

ca-ca-ca-tus
by UNCLEBRO

Comment by boriana84:
beautiful closeups! And I love that you used different plants and backgrounds. I LOVE IT

three/thirty
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Comment by Elaine:
Works for me! I love this composition.

three/thirty
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Comment by SandyP:
Oh yeah. It works. What a unique, wonderful flower composition. I love the underside angle. It so unexpected and great looking.