A Place to Rest
by rblanton

Comment by CNovack:
The hues, textures, and composition is just so serene and inviting. A wonderful composition that just beacons to the observer "come sit, relax and smell the flowers".

Dogwood & Pine
by rblanton

Comment by CNovack:
Love the composition here but I think it could be strengthened if you let the viewer get a little closer. A closer crop or focus on the just one or two of those dogwood flowers seen on the backdrop of the bark of the tree would really make it pop. We would get to see close-up all the details on the textures of the tree bark and also get a treat of seeing the delicate loveliness of the white flowers as they really pop off that background - not to mention it would also have a dash of vibrant green from the leaves seen here.

Mgonjwa Kwa Simba
by rblanton

Comment by roadrunner:
simply gorgeous.. i love the negative space to the right.. perfect in everyway... congrats...

Embarazada
by rblanton

Comment by glad2badad:
Very nice composition. I like the way you used the space available - good DOF, and nice detail of the magnolia bud.

Embarazada
by rblanton

Comment by rblanton:
I must be blind Robert, can't seem to find yours. I'll look again in a bit.

Embarazada
by rblanton

Comment by ShutterPug:
beautiful shot. The DOF is perfect!

Embarazada
by rblanton

Comment by Bear_Music:
That's very nice indeed. I wish for two things I can't have though: for the arc of green on the left not to be interrupted (but this would create too much negative space left of the blossom) and for the foreground leaf not to be exactly the same height as the blossom (but it is what it is). There's a magnolia picture in my portfolio, have you seen it?

SeñorJack
by rblanton

Comment by Judi:
Very beautiful image. Great details and fine species of animal.

A Sprinkling Rain
by rblanton

Comment by torfis:
Needs more contrast between the raindrops and the flower. The raindrops don't pop out.

A Sprinkling Rain
by rblanton

Comment by Balko:
Looks like my hibiscus - nice shot.