Stone Rose
by myqyl

Comment by LindaLee:
Very cool shot, your focus on the rose is great. Almost looks like a painting. The leaves in the lower right corner kind of spoil the soft ghostly feel of the shot for me. lhall-9

Stone Rose
by myqyl

Comment by 601200taylor:
Simply with leaves.

Stone Rose
by myqyl

Comment by BigHusker001:
I haven't been able to figure out why you would have needed to prove that it was a valid refection. To me, it's obvious. The reflective surface is marble, isn't it? I think it's beautiful. Nicely done.

Stone Rose
by myqyl

Comment by camelotnorth:
the subtle reflection is lovely..great feeling of calm. I like the contrast between the leaves and negative space.

Stone Rose
by myqyl

Comment by jmsetzler:
Meets the Challenge: Yes
Artistic Merit (Would I print/frame/hang it?): 5
Creativity (Did a lot of thought go into this photo?): 7
Technical (Focus/DOF/Lighting/Etc): 7
Composition (Subject well-positioned and framed): 8
WOW Factor (Is the photo interesting?): 5

Score: 6 - setzler

Stone Rose
by myqyl

Comment by indigo997:
This reminds me of a greeting card. It almost looks like there's a piece of vellum over the rose. Is the surface marble? It's very pretty, and putting the leaves in the shot is a great balance. It bothers me to see the reflection of the...bottle (?) tho. ~indigo997

Stone Rose
by myqyl

Comment by Hendrik:
I would have left the two leaves out of the shot and just had the reflected flower. But still one of my favourites this week. 9

Stone Rose
by myqyl

Comment by CLarson557:
What a lovely effect!! Assuming that I'm right and that the reflective surface is a marble countertop, including a vein in the corner of the picture was very nice. I understand and appreciate the placement of the leaves, however I can't help but wonder what it would look like if they were "attached" to the reflection of the rose stem. Just a thought. Congrats on the photo and good luck in the challange. 10

Stone Rose
by myqyl

Comment by emagen:
I like the fact that you left the reflecting object out of sight....

Stone Rose
by myqyl

Comment by DougPaz:
Great photo! The leaves at the bottom really make it. I'll be real interested to see how you did the lighting. I even like the line in the marble and the way it leads to the rose. Super, super job! Good luck in the challenge! DPz