Persistence of Life
by jrjr

Comment by noraneko:
I like the textures and idea behind this photo. The focal point - purple thistle - could be sharper and better lighted.

Persistence of Life
by jrjr

Comment by UNTITLED:
Nice color and detail of the thistles, but the background is rather busy and the yseem to get lost.

Persistence of Life
by jrjr

Comment by digital:
Good interpretation of the subject, very appropriate title for the photo and overall a good photo. I like it a lot, but would habe liked the "alive" bit of the photo to be more striking. I know it would affect the composition, but moving a bit so that your purple flower is closer to the lens and adjusting your DOF could make a difference. Trying different lighting options could also help. Have you considered trying the same shot at night? Good luck.

Persistence of Life
by jrjr

Comment by vikas:
BEautiful capture .. nice show of contrast between life and death!

Persistence of Life
by jrjr

Comment by mist:
This is a nice, sharp, shot. Bumping up.

Persistence of Life
by jrjr

Comment by Ben:
Its too busy, difficult to make everything out.

Persistence of Life
by jrjr

Comment by kanaj:
This is a great perspective, but I would have liked to have seen more saturated color.

Fine Feathered Friend
by jrjr

Comment by Citadel:
The rooster appears to be a little overprocessed.

Persistence of Life
by jrjr

Comment by faery:
beautiful

Lovers For Life
by jrjr

Comment by SandyP:
I love this! I think those beautiful birds make the prettiest photos! They are so elegantly photogenic. Perfect for a challenge like this! :)