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by salmiakki

Comment by SherwinJames:
This is a well presented shot. You've isolated the tulip bud well, from the rest of the plant using DOF.

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Comment by Sonifo:
Such beauty from a b/w. You did well.

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Comment by twmax:
I think when you view a flower in black and white, you're much more apt to see the textures, and other detail of the flower. Sometimes the color overwhelms a photo like this, and you miss a lot. This is a striking image.

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Comment by SandyP:
Tulips make such beautiful black and white photos. They are my favorite flower, and I love how you have positioned and captured this one.

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Comment by Ecce_Signum:
Am sure using the word 'classic' doesn't detract from this image Sarah. We have all seen shots similar to this however this stands out as the composition, dof, exposure and colour (ok black and white) are all exceptional.

btw, I prefer this crop to the original and feel B&W turns it from a good Tulip shot to a great one!

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Comment by WalesP:
Great lines in this building and the people add a point of interest and scale.

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Comment by chris48083:
i like the high contrast. i think the dof is a nice change from the norm (having the whole flower in focus).

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Comment by trevytrev:
Very beautiful, nice dof and focus but the lighting is what takes this to the top, nicely done!

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Comment by trevytrev:
Great lines and smooth curves in this shot and as the others have stated the people really add a scale to this shot. Very cool shot and I really like the the overhead lighting, cool building!

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Comment by Melethia:
I'm enjoying the flowers in B&W - this is no exception. Lovely light and DOF.