The Brave Unknown
by rex

Comment by Matthew:
Interesting non-traditional compisition. Like the detail and tone. However, that strip of very green grass does not include any features that draw my attention to it - and does not (in my view) quite balance the strong RHS of the picture.

The two graves at the top right are distractions - wonder if you could have included more of them or cloned them out.

The message is not particularly universal - Confederate or not makes little impact on me (but I assume it may have some significance).

Overall - a nice shot that probably suffered a little (possibly rightly so) for the unusual composition.

Beginning Signs Of Spring
by rex

Comment by lindaruthe:
light seems wrong

Beginning Signs Of Spring
by rex

Comment by 2Shay:
Nice close up photo. I would have liked to see a bit more contrast between the flower and the background. The flower kind of gets lost.

Beginning Signs Of Spring
by rex

Comment by totaldis:
underexposed, out of focus.

The Brave Unknown
by rex

Comment by BrennanOB:
In a challenge starved of colors, this has a depth and subtelty of tone that makes it stand out. I would bet it will not be as popular as it ought to be because of the lack of bombast, but great shot.

Beginning Signs Of Spring
by rex

Comment by redskymedic:
DOF seems a little off.

Beginning Signs Of Spring
by rex

Comment by Lately:
Nice detail. Increased use of light and shadow would give more depth and bring greater intensity to this pretty flower.

The Brave Unknown
by rex

Comment by riversong:
Love your photograph. The composition is nice. Great colors, too.

Beginning Signs Of Spring
by rex

Comment by omegashade:
Focus! And light.

Beginning Signs Of Spring
by rex

Comment by Shannon:
seems a bit dark to me, but that is just my opinion and I am far from an expert.