You want me to do what with this pencil?
by jimsapp

Comment by owennnn:
i totally hear ya on that title!

new hibiscus at sunrise
by jimsapp

Comment by syamjonimi:
My initial impression was 7. Now after viewing it again I think it is better. The dark background combined with the intense blur of the leaves in the background and the focus directly on the Hibiscus bloom creates an impressive photo. Thrule of thirds is interesting also. When I first open the picture up my eye is drawn to the tip of the bud and then it travels to the lower left cross section. Upon further examination I am giving this a 10. syamjonimi

new hibiscus at sunrise
by jimsapp

Comment by HBunch:
It wasn't until recently that my mother explained to me that hibiscus only open in the day time. I think that's neat. this is a nice shot with the black background and the actual flower being the only thing in sharp focus. lighting is great. not much color though. not your fault, but it's a little too green for me to hang on my wall in the house. doesn't mean it's not a good photo though. definately depicts something new. good luck in the challenge.

new hibiscus at sunrise
by jimsapp

Comment by jkiolbasa:
A very nice flower shot. You're trying to fit the challenge, so you usually don't see shots like this. Good job.

new hibiscus at sunrise
by jimsapp

Comment by Swashbuckler:
This is a beautiful shot. I like the shadows, but it does seem just a tad dark. Very nice with the three stages of the flower's blooming cycle. In most cases, I do like having items blurred in the foreground, in this case, maybe it's just a little too big of an area of blur. Still this is wonderful and fully deserve at least a 9. Swash

new hibiscus at sunrise
by jimsapp

Comment by nicowens:
Where's the sunrise?

new hibiscus at sunrise
by jimsapp

Comment by Gracious:
Very nice!

new hibiscus at sunrise
by jimsapp

Comment by Bridgitt:
very beautiful. i really like this photo!

new hibiscus at sunrise
by jimsapp

Comment by jimmsp:
Something new.
Composition - pretty good
Technical Aspects - pretty good.
Meets Challenge - yes
Visual Impact / Originality ΓΆ€“ pretty good
Jim msp

new hibiscus at sunrise
by jimsapp

Comment by KrazyKat:
Beautifully shot...wonderful job!