An American Lady
by MaryO

Comment by hotpasta:
stunning colours that really POP...excellent

An American Lady
by MaryO

Comment by digifotojo:
Beautiful colors and design on this creature. Nicely done. 8

An American Lady
by MaryO

Comment by NikonJeb:
Excellent macro.....terrific colour & composition. My only niggling thing would be that I'd like to see just the teensiest bit more sharpness. Lovely image, nonetheless. 7

An American Lady
by MaryO

Comment by bassbone:
lovely colors and light here - soft and delicate

Rose Branch in the Rain
by MaryO

Comment by geinafets:
I wish the larger drop had been the one in focus.

Rose Branch in the Rain
by MaryO

Comment by J-Me:
Really beautiful macro. Love the DOF

Rose Branch in the Rain
by MaryO

Comment by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul:
Wonderful abstract, the in-focus part of the photo is excellent. It shows the best of the rose branch in colour and texture, and this is accentuated by the rain drops. You were right to choose a black background.

I think you will lose points for the graininess in the top right hand corner of the picture. Some graininess/noise is good if executed correctly, but I do feel there is too much noise and colour pollution in this particular shot.

Rose Branch in the Rain
by MaryO

Comment by tanguera:
Terrific dof shot. Nice colors.

Rose Branch in the Rain
by MaryO

Comment by Alain:
Okay, it's alive and it's a really nice picture, but maybe you are pushing it just a bit too much outside the box. I'm afraid it will get voted down because of this. Just my opinion :o

PS, I'm not voting on this challenge, just commenting on some pictures :)

Rose Branch in the Rain
by MaryO

Comment by temba:
Very effective composition and good colour. Would have liked greater focus in the foreground for better impact.