I saw this pic on the page just as I had to go to work and stop voting. I wish I had taken the time to give it just one more 9 or 10.
This picture is REALLY gorgeous.
I totally disagree with all the people who can't read titles or think for more than a few seconds to get the connection with branch. The main subject of the picture is definitely related to a branch. The title brings it together.
I definitely think there could be just a hair more contrast and I think there is a bit of noise or something on the right. Maybe it's just my LCD screen, but the pic looks better as I drop the brightnest and increase the contrast.
I think it is noteworthy that you got more tens than you got nines and you only got 10 less 10's than the winning photo.
Doesn't fit the challenge imo since there's no indication (apart from the title) that there's a branch involved in this shot at all. A subtle and beautiful shot otherwise.
I really, really like your rose photo. Very nice. However, I feel like you are trying to shoehorn this into the challenge with your title? Don't worry, I'm not voting, just commenting this time around. ;^) By the way, did I mention I really like your rose photo? He-he.
Here is the utra femme shot, just soft and gracefull. skirts the edge of halmarky, and I'm not sure how it responds to the challenge, but it is a very pretty shot.
This is a very pretty shot. One slight thing catches my eye and that is a dark spot in the upper left of the photo that looks out of place. I know it is the petal but it still is kind of bothersome. Otherwise exellent. 8
Beautiful white on white shot. I personally think it's a bit of a stretch for the "Branch" challenge, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. ;-) Great capture and beautiful presentation.
I do like this photo, and would even consider buying a print! Having said that, I don't like the way it matches the description of the challenge. You may have already heard that, but for me Im still gonna rate it in the better half.
even though there is no branch in this picture,i like the originality and the rose so much that u are getting a 10.and trust me,i don't give 10's away that easily.i am impressed.