Thanks for the votes, I took this on my light board made for cutting and setting up design layouts. It was overexposed on purpose as that is the way the eye automatically sees it on the board; I also liked the way the light penetrates the skin of the plant to reveal the lines within. My wife was kind enough to supply the tulips earlier this week (isn't she great?!?!) Anyway I wanted to go with a B&W version to emphasis the lines but she liked the color, of course I took her advice. While it didn't receive any ribbons, I'm personally very happy about this picture as it's not something I'd normally photograph and the technique is now an added tool in my chest.
-Eric
Too monochromatic for my taste. It feels too soft as I enjoy bold crazy colors and themes. I know many friends that love this type of beauty photo. Lighting technique is captivating. Flower petals offer strong competition to line theme green stems. Thanks 4