I wasn't able to vote on this, but it's a great picture. The roses seem a bit fuzzy compared to the fence, which is a tad distracting. I have that problem all the time though!
I think the negative comments made during the challenge were undeserved, this is a great shot. If I could have voted I would have given it a 9, and I like it better than the ones that placed above it.
Now, this is an excellent shot. A weathered old board with a beautiful bunch of roses. It certainly tells a story. Composition and lighting are very well done also. I hope this photo gets a placing. Well done.
Wo are those real roses. Nice job on capturing the texture of the wall. Maybe remove the branches to clean the image, but I like the pealing paint. Jacko.
fantastic... great lighting and composition... the focus on the roses seems a little soft.. or blurred? maybe a tripod would help? either way, this is my top pick of the week