Comment from bushimages
This is a high quality image and I could easily see this on any wall or even a commercial pattern?Gift cards etc.I think it's perfect a huge well done!
Been off my food lately so have a few reviews to catch up on :) all OK now!

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2013

John, you are too kind. Now go and get some food. Lol

Comment from Taff Murray
You have successfully turned a dying image into a work of art. You already know my penchant for decaying life, of nature or man made, and this fits the bill. The colours and tones have become really muted and the mutiple layers you have added in Topaz have turned the whole thing to look like a pastel painting. Really well done.

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2013

Thanks so much Andy. I truly value your opinion.

Comment from Sange
I like that you are FINALLY taking your time with your posts. Taking the time to edit your work yo make it wall hanging worthy.
love the lighting, soft pastels and how you made this "ugly duckling"
A "swan" .. a rose is just a rose indeed! Well done E!

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2013

A powerful review Sange. Thanks south for your friendship and your patience. :)

Comment from lgnedilsky
Very nice composition.. feels like pastels.. soft, and very well blended.
Love the touch of pink throughout the flower.. the graceful direction that each petal has moving diagonally across the frame. I love the gentle touch of light on some of the petals that add depth to them. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful composition!

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2013

Thank you for such an indepth review! Much appreciated!

Comment from SteveANH
Remarkable image! I really apprciate the wonderful framing of the red in the corner.
The focus is plesantly soft and pedals of the "old rose" look soft and smooth.
Very nice shadow work also.

Great job!

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2013

thanks so much Steve, I'm getting such lovely unique comments on this piece.

Comment from looknbetter
Very nice. I love everything about this. Great composition, unique perspective on an overshot subject, subtle, great lighting, and no outlandish colors or editing. One of my favorites. Great job!

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2013

Wow, thanks so much for your most wonderful review. So glad you like this

Comment from MKFlood
interesting capture! the angle of the shot of the flower is creative. the capture of the light is good. the cropping is good. the clarity is good. overall good job!

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2013

thanks so much!

Comment from Cassandra01
YOu have made beauty out of what most would consider ugliness. I think this is fabulous. The soft pastels are very appealing. The diagonal composition of course I love. I could see this used with less opacity as the background for notepaper to write love letters on! :)

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2013

Wow, what a wonderful review... thanks so much Cassandra!

Comment from Shari_K
Gosh, even though it is on its last leg of life, this rose is beautiful, you've done a terrific job with this one. I love the colors and the petals are clear and very pretty!

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2013

Thanks so much Shari.

Comment from softconfession
Yes, the petals do look blighted and the shot id focused but I cannot understand why this merits a photo. It seems like a textbook illustration.

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 Comment Written 28-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2013

I'll take that as a compliment thanks