what a magnificent macro! congratulations! this is a favorite out of many weeks of having none. The detail is extraordinary, and the composition very "O'Keefe", (in my realm of experience). the dramatic lighting on one side does a good job of putting some of the petals into slight shadow without losing them, and yet does not lose detail by being blown out. Great image! Great title! I can not say enough.
Really nice texture on the leaves, especially the top two. I think I would have preferred a tad bit more contrast but that might just be my monitor. Good job.
One of my favourites this week. Great colours, focus and cropping. I like the composition too. Maybe I had rotated it 45 degrees right, but not a big deal. Very well done. Good luck!
I love the apparent 'door' on the temple and even the walkway. As nice as the color is, I think the yellow on the right is distracting and takes my eyes away from the center. I like the focus but just for kicks - what if they were reversed and the 'path' was clear, while the temple was blurry because it's farther away?
Very nice. The colors are vivid and protrayed very well here. The lighting is a touch out of balance here with a little harshness on the right, but isn't too bad.
Really nice macro. The upward thrust of the stands create an almost temple-like mood, transporting this simple flower into a communication of mythic nature worship. Amen. 10