the old violin
by ursula

Comment by JuliBoc:
This is the best of the challenge IMO. I give it the gold ribbon. The textures, colors, curves, spirals and dots all put together in a masterfully artistic creation. This is why Expert Editing rules should stay.

the old violin
by ursula

Comment by De Sousa:
No words, but... Exceptional!
Pictures like this never win ribbons at DPC, but for sure wins a place at the sun, forever!!!
Congrats, Ursula.

ablaze
by ursula

Comment by pixelator:
This is mouthwatering in its lusciousness. Great colors, DOF, everything!

the old violin
by ursula

Comment by beaflies:
This is really beautiful and very nicely put together. Wonderful colors, textures, composition! A lovely tribute to this wonderful old piece!

the old violin
by ursula

Comment by Melethia:
Wow. You do EVERYTHING! This is gorgeous, Ursula - really lovely.

ablaze
by ursula

Comment by sabphoto:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=1
Attractiveness=2
comments: Absolutly stunning! Well done. Love the colors and the way the flowers angle draws your eyes up to the water drops.

Hope to see this with a blue ribbon under it very soon.

the old violin
by ursula

Comment by posthumous:
this is like a tribute to Cubism. Some of the first movements toward Abstract Art, including Cubism, utilized the sensuous shapes of violins and other string instruments, probably for the musical connotations as much as the visual beauty. I find it thrilling to see you do the same thing via the purely representational medium of photography. 10

ablaze
by ursula

Comment by Warthog:
Great take on the challenge!

he loves me
by ursula

Comment by JawnyRico:
Great shallow DOF. Love the colors. Lighting is also very nice. Nice work.

the old violin
by ursula

Comment by Melethia:
I love the textures in this. Lovely use of expert editing to create a very intriguing composition.