Pelicans
by jjbeguin

Comment by vtruan:
Excellent DOF and subject. Great shot.

Osteospermum ecklonis / South African Flora
by jjbeguin

Comment by vince31874:
Great Detail and Colors

Pelicans
by jjbeguin

Comment by pncowley:
So... how did you get them all to pose like that? (Never heard of trained pelicans before! :) Seriously now, this is a very nice shot! The colors in the birds themselves are very nice; I also like the overall subdued tone of the shot. I might have preferred a slightly different crop, with a bit more black above the birds, and fewer branches showing at the bottom, but that's simply my opinion. Very nicely done!

Osteospermum ecklonis / South African Flora
by jjbeguin

Comment by drydoc:
Very neat looking flowers. Like th ecomposition. On my screen I have specs anstreaks in the background. They took a little away froma very neat and unusual photo Still got pretty good mark from me.

Osteospermum ecklonis / South African Flora
by jjbeguin

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Very nice! I love this type of flower!! A touch of grain and the background needs to be more fully "wiped" out. Comment removed, my bad. 8 Rob the Swash

Osteospermum ecklonis / South African Flora
by jjbeguin

Comment by Refocused:
Beautiful. Very interesting flowers. Slight distraction from the white speckling in the backround but not serious. Good shot.

Ad Nauseam
by jjbeguin

Comment by justine:
CC hello there jjbeguin

Fits The Challenge-100%
Composition-good
Background-good
My Opinion-In my book ..to be sick on candy is right up there with being sick on cheap wine. YUCK. :P Your title is very telling and most of us can relate.
Photographing dark chocolate with dark wrappers on a dark b\g is not easy. You did it well. The candy dish is a nice touch and really added.
Looks like someone was on a candy toot!! Fun shot, well done.

Osteospermum ecklonis / South African Flora
by jjbeguin

Comment by ellamay:
beautiful choice of flower, black background certainly adds to it

Osteospermum ecklonis / South African Flora
by jjbeguin

Comment by nathaliedoo:
too bad there is a scratch or dirt in the upper right corner, it detracts and tarnish such a beautiful shot.

Osteospermum ecklonis / South African Flora
by jjbeguin

Comment by sari:
The composition of this image is absolutely fabulous! It is SO much more than just a pretty flower photo . . . and I especially love the little "touches" like the pollen on the petals of the flower in the foreground. Lots to look at and take in . . . congratulations on seeing a great design.