White Rose
by rjkstesch

Comment:
I love the symbolism here but I̢۪m not sure a white rose is an Oxymoron. They have existed naturally for tens of centuries.
I can talk with a little authority about the white roses as they have been my family emblem since the 14th Century, and can be seen 3000 years earlier on frescos dating from the middle of the 16th century BC at Knossos, Crete.

That being said you have used Dof well to try and draw the eye to the petals, and the balance of colour against the dark leaves, works well.

Child's Play
by nordic

Comment:

Originally posted by Krikkit: Beautiful! Great shot

I echo this, beautiful...

A Good Yawn on a Slow Sunday Afternoon
by Mr_Pants

Comment:
Great capture here Alan.. well done

An apple a day...
by Tom_Robbrecht

Comment:
Tom congrats

I tried something similar in the recent Green II challange, but you have ursurped my effort..

Patio.jpg
by Artan

Comment:

Originally posted by Melethia: .......And why does anyone have a giant ball bearing on their deck?

Cuz they look good..... This one is a glazed terracotta ball which I picked at up at a local Garden Centre.
:)

He's: Where The Landscape Ends ...
by tate

Comment:
4th place for the original, history repeats itself.

Congrats on this finish, and a great image

Gherkin-
by Artan

Comment:

Originally posted by legalbeagle: I have this same shot!! But you managed the colour much better than me (will post it shortly). I wondered whether a fractional further sharpening might be in order?

I've sharpened it a little more...

Starry Starry Night
by SandyP

Comment:
Lovely Capture....

A Kiss for 10 Toes
by SandyP

Comment:
Congratulations on your well deserved ribbon, it would seem letters and numbers are your forte......

World Cup Day
by anticv

Comment:
Im not sure abot the green, but the angle captured here is great