Comment from Susan Day-Jeschke
This is stunning! It reminds me of some beautiful dried roses I use to have that looked almost identical. The colours are lovely and your choice of filters is perfect.

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2013

Thanks very much Susan. Great comments.

Comment from Mollie213
This is absolutely beautiful. It is full of the antiquity look and I just love it. Your focus is great and moving the center of the rose to the side just adds.
Great job
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2013

Thanks so much mollie

Comment from bunkie
Your rose is so beautiful even in the condition you say it is in . Detail is marvelous along with detail. Composition is excellent and just love the folds even though stressed. Thanks for sharing,
bunkie

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2013

thanks so much Bunkie!

Comment from WendyG
Wow, what a wonderful shot Eileen, I love the colors and layers of the petals. I find beauty in the dying and living plants as well. Excellent techs all around girl!;)

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2013

Thanks so much Wendy.

Comment from Cephus
Like it and not sure why.

I saw the thumbnail and had to open it. Love the unsaturated colors with the very nice nuances in the limited palette. Great play of light and dark, a sense of mystery.

The image is somewhat dark and somber but for some reason it elicidates a lot of elan.

Some images just work, they touch some inner cords that make the image resonate with the self. They are more than they appear to be. Visually appealing. Elegance though simplicity.

All I can say, it has been a pleasure to peruse and let it light a pulse of pleasure.

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2013

wow! What a great review and your comments have me reeling over here. That is kind of what I saw in this and wanted to convey. I guess I have to continue trusting what I feel is right to do. Such a pleasurable review.. thanks so much.

Comment from pattigirl
Extraordinary capture of this rose and all the colors after much time in the sun. You have achieved such a lovely softness over the petals, and the colors throughout are just beautiful. Lighting is exquisite. Truly a well done image. A pleasure to view your fine work!

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2013

Wow, thanks so much patti. I really appreciate your kind comments and review. I am so pleased you like this.

Comment from careydils
Holy cow. This is not what I expected. This is just stunning Eileen and I am so proud of you and how creative you have become. You amaze me at every turn. The texture in this photo is so gorgeous that I can feel it. The color are so romantic and soft and gorgeous. I really like this a lot.

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 Comment Written 27-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2013

wow, thanks so much Carey! You are one fantastic photographer yourself :)