Shining on in the light of death
by lyta

Comment by srbrubaker:
I can say with some confidence that this is among the better photos I've seen of dead mums. The lighting works well, but the photo seems a little cluttered - especially with the leaf in the lower left corner. The subject flowers (based on the title) seem a little less sharply focused than the dead ones. And since our eye is drawn to the white ones, it is always a bit of a disappointment to see them be fuzzy.

Shining on in the light of death
by lyta

Comment by L2:
This is technically OK; the subject matter doesn't have lots of visual appeal. The composition is a bit jumbled and busy. Overall, this is a decent image that lacks a "wow" factor.

Shining on in the light of death
by lyta

Comment by CalliopeKel:
This has no visual appeal to me. I understand the idea you were trying to convey, but its just icky looking.

Shining on in the light of death
by lyta

Comment by lynnesite:
I love dead flower shots...but where's the independence?

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by pcody:
nice processing.

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by digitalknight:
family life maybe, but doesn't say "family" to me. Am I the only one to say this? If I were shoot a laundry room, I would hope it would turn out this good, I can smell the Bounce

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by roadrunner:
poor mum.. she probably spends more time down here than with the family... great to get outta the square... love the tones here too... well excecuted.... 8

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by muur88:
nice lighting...i get a strange feeling from this rather odd picture. i'm liking this for circle more than family, but who cares.

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by Floffy:
Good theme for this challenge. Love the toning.

Basement blues
by lyta

Comment by JayWalk:
I like the use of blur in this picture, however I wish it was a bit lighter to get some more of the detail in the back.