Reviews from

Second Hand Rose

A rose used for another function photographed

15 total reviews 
Comment from Natures Paparazzi


A very pretty shot of this lovely rose!!!! Your edits have worked well!!! I like the dark back ground!!! Nice focus and color!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 14-Dec-2015
    Thank you so much
Comment from mamamary


This is very beautiful. I think the background and lighting really give it that special kind of look. The middle of the rose is stunning as well. I like that the petals are still pretty tightly gathered. Good idea.

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 14-Dec-2015
    Thank you. It was just one of those "Lets shoot it and see what happens" moments. I really wasn't sure if it was going to be anything really worth keeping.
reply by mamamary on 14-Dec-2015
    Well, I think it was worth keeping.
Comment from Kizz


Your post processing work here certainly paid off. This is a beautifully rendered shot of an iconic flower. I really like the soft lighting that peaks at the center of your main focus. Great detail further enhances the beauty of your photo. Well done:)

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 14-Dec-2015
    Thank you very much for the kind review
Comment from a.samathasena


What a great nice gorgeous lovely shot.Beautiful nice scene and entrance.Flower and petals,design and soft colors and light,dark b/g are gorgeous and great.I like this talent work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 14-Dec-2015
    Thank you
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


For me beauty lies in all phases of life , birth, full bloom as well as the different states of falling apart - you captured one of these states in perfection , your color range is excellent , DOF contrast and lighting create enough ambiance to let the center stand out very well , your picture is clear and sharp - well framed , taken from a nice perspective - a special rose for sure, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 14-Dec-2015
    Thank you so much Regina
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 14-Dec-2015
    A pleasure Meg
Comment from artemida


Very effective image of this second hand rose, fading around the edges but still beautiful in the center. Nice storytelling content. Skillfully achieved with the color scheme of pink in the center and a wilting beige brown around the edges. Good clarity in the petal structure. Well done. Good luck.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 13-Dec-2015
    Thank you very much for your kind review.
reply by artemida on 13-Dec-2015
    You're very welcome.
reply by Anonymous Member on 15-Dec-2015
    You're very welcome.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This is an innovative presentation. The rose and the selective lighting makes it interesting viewing. Fine composition, soft colours and very good light makes this first rate. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 13-Dec-2015
    Thank you so much. I guess even recycled roses are still beautiful.
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Cool,Meg!
Your photo of this 'used' rose is an interesting and enjoyable picture,my friend!
It makes me think of the old song 'Dead Flowers' by the Rolling Stones! : D
~Sean

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 13-Dec-2015
    Thanks Sean. My title came from the song Secondhand Rose. Not sure who sang it.
reply by Sean T Phelan on 13-Dec-2015
    You're very welcome,Meg! : )
Comment from michiganmike


A very nicely composed shot with beautiful subdued colors. I like the soft light and the dark background. Best of luck in the voting.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 13-Dec-2015
    Thank you Mike :)
Comment from liseworks


I totally agree. Really nice photo, love the way you darkened the edges and concentrated on the middle. Beautiful soft pink come out nicely in the dark parts. Nicely centered with the light. Glad you shared this one

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2015


reply by the author on 13-Dec-2015
    Thank you