Marathon!
by Melethia

Comment by MattO:
Low angle I like, B&W I LIke, different framing to get that darn pole out of the background is the only thing I can fault with it.

Plant
by Melethia

Comment by sherpet:
You amaze me with your talant Deb, and I love this soft wonderful toned flower image very much.....The composition and also the Dof really work so well here.....

Plant
by Melethia

Comment by noraneko:
Wow - this does have a definite greenish tint, but I like it. I think the tint definitely enhances it. I do agree with Roz that the berries might benefit from a touch of sharpening, and I'm not sure about the leaf on the far left side. I'm really glad you shared this, though, as it is interesting to see what minor toning adjustments will do to/for a photo!

Cathedral
by Melethia

Comment by simplesilent:
i wasnt so intrigued by the thumbnail, and overlooked it a few times, today i decided id open it up,
so glad i did.
this is incredible!
and so dramatic

remind me to go with my instincts more often

Plant
by Melethia

Comment by walrus451:
composition is simple and the photo is striking...don't really know what it is, but it works for me!

Plant
by Melethia

Comment by roz:
hey deb .. great photograph altho i'd personally like it a bit sharper or focused on the berries .. which is just my opinion and ppl with more of an idea will love this just the way it is!! ..:) .. i like the colour hue, coz altho it really is still b&w in my eyes, it has that suggestion of green which goes with your subject very well .. i did a similar thing with my bracken for day 7, but didnt make it quite as green as this one .. i like your border ..

Plant
by Melethia

Comment by jackal9:
Hey Deb, great shot!! I love the green tones!! BUT...DNMC DNMC!!! ROFL, J/K!!! I like how just the bud thingys and the leaf on the right are in sharp focus and the rest of the vine thing is blurred!! Nice work!
You asked about the processing steps in my day 8 shot "Fires of Industry", I did the same thing with day 9 Gothic and listed the steps in it, you can find it in my Port under 30 day folder. Great shot, keep 'em coming!!

Plant
by Melethia

Comment by SandyP:
Dang! That is awesome! The background is so rich! And the little berries couldn't possibly be more beautiful against them.

Plant
by Melethia

Comment by sevilduvarci:
this is elegant and beautiful. i love the softness of it and the tones enhance this even more. terrific job as usual, deb. lovely.

Plant
by Melethia

Comment by jaysonmc:
Nice sharp focus and good placement of the subject. Nice highlights