Helianthus,
by jonpink

Comment by gaurawa:
LIke the burning of the sky and clouds

Helianthus,
by jonpink

Comment by Beagleboy:
Nice shot, but that droppy leaf is quite a distraction. I know you probably wanted to give this the most natural look possible, but the leaf doesn't help. Maybe if you had a one or a few on the stalk. Beautiful colours.

Helianthus,
by jonpink

Comment by claudia26:
I find the hanging leaf somewhat distracting from the general optimism of the picture - great yellow/blue intensity

Helianthus,
by jonpink

Comment by Olyuzi:
Very nice color saturation but I think you overdid it with the dodging and burning.

Walking the Avenue
by jonpink

Comment by strangeghost:
A beautiful, well composed shot. I was suspicious of the (apparent) fallen leaves on the ground, but the gods tell us your photo is validated. Beautifully done, I love the composition and crop. I like the touch of the couple walking too, though I think it would have worked with the isolated, lonely feel too. Very well done photo.

Helianthus,
by jonpink

Comment by dwterry:
Great picture. I love the contrast between the flower and the sky. The drama behind the flower, yet the obvious sunlight that still lights it. And the little hanging leaf for some reason just completes the picture. Hope you do well!

Walking the Avenue
by jonpink

Comment by Mary Ann Melton:
Love the subtle colors here!

Walking the Avenue
by jonpink

Comment by tristalisk:
I love the colors

Helianthus,
by jonpink

Comment by darix:
Very nice background. Crisp and beautiful. The small leaf bothers me a bit though... 8

Helianthus,
by jonpink

Comment by strangeghost:
Your composition is an idea which has been tried many times, but you managed to make it work. My eye is drawn to the simplicity and beauty suggested here. The lone leaf hanging from the flower is the only weakness, IMO, but maybe it also adds a bit of interest. Nicely done!