Validated? Why would this need to be validated? I'm assuming you used layers for this and some people just don't get it. Nice job. A little more saturation for some "pop" might have been useful. - 7
I really like this shot and think it's a good choice for desaturation. The only nitpick would be that it might be better with the colored flower a bit off-center, but that's a personal preference. Very nice job!
A simple image with a nice feel about it. Good desaturation work. The top part of the image is not helping much - it seems to be to be better with it cropped into a square format by removing considerable from the top, Border ok, but I'd remove it.
Lovely Art. I really like the flow of the composition and your DOF choice. I really like that there is one dominent flower but still subtly colored, not overdone. I applaud your delicate hand. :)