Red Noir
by MaryO

Comment by Neat:
Really gorgeous shot, I may have found the blue or the red. The dof is amazing.

Egrets Gather, Like Enchanted Brides - Thomas Meade
by MaryO

Comment by Bear_Music:
It's a lovely quote, and a striking scene, but there's a flatness to it that's disturbing.

Red Noir
by MaryO

Comment by Melethia:
Nice reddish cast overall.

Preserved for All Time
by MaryO

Comment by illini75:
Lovely

Red Noir
by MaryO

Comment by PapaBob:
I really like the color but the DOF to me misses the mark, The front petal and the middle of the flower have the best focus but they are not as interesting as The Stamen would be, IMO either changing to focal point to the area of the Stamen or adding some DOF to include the Stamen in the focal plane would have been nice. Good luck in the challenge.

Preserved for All Time
by MaryO

Comment by Tiny:
Top ten in my view.

What the Butterfly Saw
by MaryO

Comment by jomari:
9 from me. This was my equal top pick along with one other (Mariuca's).

Red Noir
by MaryO

Comment by Denielle:
I LOVED the thumbnail of this and love the full size even more. Great, rich reds in this image. Lovely detail on the focused areas. Great lighting. I adore this photo!
(Voting later)

What the Butterfly Saw
by MaryO

Comment by grahamgator:
Beautifully done. Good take on the challenge.

What the Butterfly Saw
by MaryO

Comment by eniko:
Lovely