Sunflower
by thelsel

Comment by dertyklobb:
Well, I don't like the drip coming from the faucet. And you definitely shouldn't win this competition because there are pictures that exemplify still life better than this one, and are more beautiful than this one. That being said, this is by far the best use of color I've ever seen in a photograph in my life. You've gotta enter this into another contest, one dealing with color, or fun images, or flowers, or something. I'd work on a background for this picture, if possible.

Madonna
by thelsel

Comment by jaimeegrl:
great lighting, great angle!

Madonna
by thelsel

Comment by Silent Sister:
Very nice color and contrast. Not crazy over the background, but not much you can do about that. Could you have taken it from a higher vantage point? To me....it seems a little to much garment from this angle.

Sunflower
by thelsel

Comment by rallyboy:
Fun Shot -- loads of color. Can't help but smile when I see a sun flower. I expect it to reach up and turn the water on. But, when the water comes out - it comes out in colors! Nice!

Madonna
by thelsel

Comment by adine:
I like the spot of light on her face, quite an unearthly glow. The bits of light that pick out the fold of her robe make her seem as if she if floating. nice. I wish I could see this against a black, or very dark background, I find the vertical lines distracting.

Madonna
by thelsel

Comment by justine:
Pretty photo and I like the crop and lighting. Nice work.

Sunflower
by thelsel

Comment by moodville:
What great colors! I'm curious if this was painted specially for the challenge or you normally have a painted water tap. Either way, I think it really stands out, especially against the black background. Lighting is good, although there is a slight yellow reflection on the green. I also like the addition of the water droplet. The sunflower continues the theme of bright summer colors. The petals seem a touch on the soft side, but in a way that compliments the flower more and makes it stand out more against the tap. Very colorful and great image!

Madonna
by thelsel

Comment by vtruan:
The lighting and sharpness are really nice.

Sunflower
by thelsel

Comment by amsmyth:
great fun - nice primary colors, strong image, good modern still life

Sunflower
by thelsel

Comment by Stewan:
The little drip of water is a nice touch