Very nice. I love the framing sirst and foremost. The chocolate decision really works for you here. Sets this photo apart from other flower macros; makes you appreciate things in the photo other than a pretty flower. Your DOF is great; really defines the flower versus the background even though their colors are similar. The texture, the softness of the flower is wonderful and the crown adds a good point of interest for the eye. In my top 5 for the week. 10, just-married
challenge -- met, fitting title technical -- nice sharpness, the stamen are just a little bit too bright in some places, but not too distracting. composition -- nice crop on the flower. not sure why you changed the colors that way, but i guess i could get used to it ... may have to look at it a few more times. -- gr8photos
Have to say that the color on this is very "off putting" for me. I like the composition, and the focus works for me, but the color is definitely not working for me. lhall
Good macro. I do not like the removal of color in flower pictures, fundamentally. The framing of this shot could be improved some, but isn't really bad or anything. The detail on the petals is good. - Inspzil