Black Camelia

I don't think there are black camelias, but as I was playing with this

camelia, I kept seeing Georgia O'Keeffe (e.g., 'Black pansy & forget-me-

nots') flowers so I headed in that direction. What do you think?

Excellent work, Ransford! I like this a lot!!!

it is a different and nice execution. the lower L side is really leading us into the yellow center. It looks like a " flower landscape" .good idea, as well as form and clolor palette!

Thanks for your comments. After working on so many flower photos, I realize the advantage of drastic digital alteration: Once you no longer feel tied to authenticity, you can go in whatever direction the image or your imagination takes you. For instance, once I went black here, I felt compelled to go yellow. I also added something that was not originally there because I felt the composition asked for it.

Besides the essential activity of looking and clicking, I think there are two principal ways of growing: experimenting, and inspecting the work of others. Fortunately in the digital age both are easier to engage in than ever before.

Excellent work....like it very much!!!...friendly regards.