Orchid Delight
by grahamp

Comment by Artifacts:
Excellent color and framing. Even though it is a part of the blossom I'd recommend cloning out the skinny curly parts coming up from below the frame. They add nothing to the composition and they are distracting to this gorgeous shot. Still, this is one of the best images of the challenge.

Volcanic Nuggets
by grahamp

Comment by Pedxer:
This photo struck me as really cool when I first saw it, it looked like you had a mound of something and pieces were tumbling off the side and you motion captures it, sort of like an avalanche. When I saw the reflection, however, the illusion was broken. Although I cant in good mind give you the score I instinctively was going to give you I will give you a six for having fooled me at first, and because the shot is still pretty good.

Volcanic Nuggets
by grahamp

Comment by buzzmom:
i suddenly have a craving for pop rocks candy....this is really cool

Unfurling
by grahamp

Comment by SJCarter:
Beautiful job. While I know that lighting plays an integral role in every shot, the lighting in this one seems to me (IMHO) to have had the opportunity to play an even bigger role - highlighting the photosynthesis/plant growth even more. It almost looks too dark. HOWEVER, it's pretty insignificant when compared to the clarity and "moment in time" that you captured so beautifully. (8)

Unfurling
by grahamp

Comment by ckempf:
Great color and the DOF really works for me...especially with the smaller element, top and center. Fine job.

Volcanic Nuggets
by grahamp

Comment by theSaj:
cool what was this?

Unfurling
by grahamp

Comment by arngrimur:
Very good lighting and composition. A very unusual subject. -7

Unfurling
by grahamp

Comment by buzzmom:
the depth of this photo is overwhelming...although the light is subte there is n doubt to its presence.....great job

Volcanic Nuggets
by grahamp

Comment by RolandB:
Looks good against the black.

Unfurling
by grahamp

Comment by Man_Called_Horse:
interesting post for theme, very crisp, beautiful colors, excellent texture, b&w good, lighting good, nice macro overall