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Comment from Jairos


Great shoice on this b/w Photography, very nice exposure and good work on PS , exposure and lighting are well camera techniques good focus is pin sharpo well done , - Jairos

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from bellamahri


I really like the selective color on the rose.
It is the perfect image of love.
Great initial impact, lighting and composition.
Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from avmurray


This is indeed an original entry for a flower contest, and I think the selective coloring is just perfect. The red rose is standing out nice against the black and white background.

Your photo is nice and sharp showing very fine details in the rose. You have also captured fine details in the black dress, but the hat and also the top of the hand are a bit over exposed. I also think the work you have done to the background could have been done neater.

This is all over quite a nice composition, but I think the black background is a bit overwhelming. I would have cropped just a tad off on the left side so that the distance to the woman was the same on both sides, and then about half of the negative space at the top. I think this was a good idea, and with a few adjustments this photo will be even better. I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2012
    thank you!
reply by avmurray on 17-Jul-2012
    You are most welcome
Comment from Beccilou


Really works well in black and white and the colour pop is spot on. Really like the way the rose makes light of the shot.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2012


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    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Christine389


This is an unusual and different image. I think the selective colour does work well and the composition is good too.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from suffolkbrian


a different interpritation on a flower contest,but perfectly viable in the context,i like the simplicity in this,and if this was taken at a funeral and not in anyway posed,then its quite clever to get this,and changing it to b/w then selective colour,again clever stuff,wel taken and seen shot....brian

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2012
    Thank you so very much!
reply by suffolkbrian on 18-Jul-2012
    your welcome
Comment from fila4


I agree, the selective color looks great with the rest being black and white. Nice catch of her expression as well. Nice composition and impact. The best of luck in the contest. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2012


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    Thank you so very much!
Comment from GaliaG


excellent use of partial color and excelelnt capture of her face expression

good focus, composition and presentation

thanks for shairng

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2012


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    Thank you so very much!
Comment from esgjag


This is a great shot. I might lighten a tad to bring out more of her facial features. The B&W and colored rose is excellent. Focus is good. Very nice entry good luck.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2012


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    Thank you so very much!
Comment from lenslady


A very sweet picture. The use of selective color makes for a strong picture. And making it b&w was a good move. Good job.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2012
    Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!