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Comment by Konador:
Really nice photo. Good and sharp. I love the black background with the vivid colours on it, and the drops just finish of the shot very nicely! 10!

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Comment by Artifacts:
The "still life" is the classic cliche for both painter and photographer. I wouldnt be surprised that the first photographic image were of a still life.

Stunning.

What you have done here is special. Red and green against black brings out the flower nicely. Couple that with good DOF, meticulous focus and lighting and you have a striking image.

The focus on the near "greenery" of the stem is a little distracting but this is a terrific picture. I hope some day I can do so well.

Excellant rendition of a classic cliche.

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Comment by Jacko:
Very nice sharpness. Good choice with the black background. It really brings out the colours. Good job.

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Comment by Crafty Sue:
drops of water are great

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Comment by Becky:
I like the nice colors in this photo. T he contrast of light and dark are nice.

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Comment by marbo:
The best rose shot of the challenge i believe. Great colour and detail and sharp where it matters.10

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Comment by JamieWillmott:
Nice colour, lighting and focus. Even the cliché water drops! :)

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Comment by cercy:
nice job

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Comment by PTLParsons:
I've got to know why put the water on a rose. I, personally, think it is as pretty without and don't feel it adds anything. Just wandering. To the photo. Personally I feel there is too much stem, without anything on it. I would have cropped it just below the rose itself or left some of the green sticking up the stem. I do like the background and think the rose is beautiful and in great focus. I personally like to see the photo from the end of the rose or angled so I can see the end. But that's just me. This is a really good photo of a great flower.

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Comment by camelotnorth:
very crisp beauty...love the water drops..the black background and frame complete the composition.(10)