#2 FLOWER
by RedRuthann

Comment by emorgan49:
looks like a puppy. focus doesn't work for mer, nor does the placement of the image, where is the enter of interest? the nose or the tongue? background color is blah

#2 FLOWER
by RedRuthann

Comment by crisa58:
unique perspective

#2 FLOWER
by RedRuthann

Comment by Bonson:
Most creative shot in this challenge so far!

#2 FLOWER
by RedRuthann

Comment by just-married:
UPDATED COMMENT:
In reviewing my scores, I found this photo fit in better with those I scored a seven than the ones I scored a six. I have adjusted your score accordingly. I wonder whether the softness in the background is intentional -- it adds to the soft, flowery feel of the photo. Still, it leaved me wondering what it would look like with wider depth of field. Perhaps youll post outtakes...? Also, I really should comment on your originality. Quite clever. 7

ORIGINAL COMMENT
wow, an artist on multiple fronts... 6

#2 FLOWER
by RedRuthann

Comment by lennier:
Very nice idea. A deeper DOF might have done this photo a little better, but I still like it. 6 -lennier

#2 FLOWER
by RedRuthann

Comment by Maverick:
Lol! certainly not a cliche this time, good twist! = )

Communication
by RedRuthann

Comment by RedRuthann:
Thank you everyone for your comments!

I had a difficult time with this. I took many shots and ended up using number 5! Just to clearify, sepia was not used for this. I am still working on my skills and am very pleased to do this well.

A little note: This was a great challenge subject for me - "Something Old". My grandmother was an antique dealer - lending our family to be somewhat 'packrats'. When the subject was listed on DPC, I new there was one person that would not let me down - mother! She started taking out so many things - including 2 German helmuts from WWI & II. The telegraph caught my eye the most and ran with it.

Thanks again for all of your comments and congratulations to this week's winners!!

Communication
by RedRuthann

Comment by GeneralE:
I once had a telegraph key, but it was military surplus and of a much later vintage.

Communication
by RedRuthann

Comment by Gracious:
Depth of field needs improvement in this and maybe a little lighter and more contrast. Meets the challenge just fine though.

Communication
by RedRuthann

Comment by Hendrik:
It's a bit blurry at the back. With a greate DOF I would have score this one a couple of points higher.