Excellent work with the tonality inj this image. I love the detail that is visible here. The composition seems uncomfortable with the darkness on the right side.
I really love the simplicity of this shot. The contrast is flawless and right on target which is often the problem with most B&W shots here. The only problem I have with this is the shot is heavy on the left side, and seems unbalenced to my eye.
Score: 8 Great job and good luck!
The lighting and lack of color makes this common flower very uncommon and dramatic. It looks a little incomplete. That might be improved with just a tad of light on the right.
well......as many flowers as I have photographed I've never applied a black & white effect----now I wish I had! I really like this.....I know many people on this site complain about flower ( and cat) photos, so you have turned the tables and made a rather mundane subject different and exciting. Of course, I have never been one of those who shunned flower or cat photos....haha....I give this a 10 in my eyes!