On the fence with the selective desat. I almost would like to see
a) the full color version
b) a version where all the blossoms are in color
for comparison.
There are some areas (especially in the trees) that appear quite dark however I don't think we need to see the detail there since the focus is on the blossoms. I like the contrast you attained in the black and white conversion.
Title kinda bugs me but who am I to say. Its your image after all and you can name it whatever you want. :)
Fool's gold is the reference, yes? Very good work on the post processing and a wonderfully composed photograph. Given my personal bias, I would much prefer this in pure B&W but I appreciate what you've chosen to do as well.
The grayscale image with colored elements is fast becoming a meme in these challenges and it doesn't always work. The repetition of this type of image is fast becoming passe'. Having said that, this is very different and unigue - a solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it has significant impact being richly colored with excellant detail. A perfect demonstration of the power of properly controlled light and focus. Well done.
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