Magnolias in Blue Vase

Nice composition.

Gianluigi

Thanks Gianluigi! Regards.

The rectangle of the picture, the oval light, the "T" shaped table with the vase off center capped by the strong left right curve formed by the spray of flowers all come together to be an arresting and quite satisfying image.  I, too, also find the tones quite pleasing. 

Mark, Grant...thank you gentlemen! Most appreciated. Regards.

simply beautiful photo :)

I like the tones, the composition, and the grain.  Very artsy, Walt!

Claudia, Kim...thank you ladies! Yes Kim, I thought it was rather artsy myself ;0) It is from an exposure that I made a couple of years ago that I go back to now and then to play with. It has been sooo HOT here that I have been staying indoors a lot and needed something to do. Hope you're well. Regards.

Walter,

This is beautiful. It’s a successful play with light and shadow. The monochromatic version is dramatic and really attractive. I'm trying to imagine the composition without the photo-frame in the background.    Best regards.  

Thanks Sumon!  Personally, I like the painting on the wall because it "frames" part of the magnolia branch, but I am also of the opinion that the photograph could be stronger without it.  It would be a daunting task for me to remove the frame; perhaps if the weather stays as boiling hot as it has been it might give me incentive to play with this image some more. Regards.

removing the frame would eliminate what I feel is an important geometric element of the composition. I think I am going to leave this one as it is, hot weather or not.

I think the frame adds to the whole feel of the picture and removing it would weaken the shot, imo.  I also really like the color version.

Hi Kim, thanks for revisiting this and confirming my feelings about the frame. Sumon has a valid point but the frame stays. I really like the original color version too.

Some time ago I posted it for critique here and it got trashed... I mean TRASHED with a capital T and no comments.  It was an example of everything that I do not like about this rating system. Regards.

Yeah, the ratings are frustrating sometimes.  I can see how a new photographer would just up and quit, even if they were really good.  Comments are way more helpful than numbers anyway and it's nice to hear a variety of opinions, too.  Best way to get inspired and learn, imo.

I like the geometry of the frame as well, it balances the composition without overpowering it and even adds a little sense of space. I really like the delicate lines of the vase and pedestal. The color version is my favorite!

Hi  Nicole, thanks for the visit and comment! Regards.

I prefer the colored version, colors that I can not believe!. Very delicate work and nothing can be more beautiful. Best regards

Thanks Museeb!

Exquisite light and arrangement, Walter! My admiration!

I think I prefer the color version. It has more of a sense of life and vibrance.mThe B&W is nice and artsy but the flowers get lost in the shadows and it seems very cold. The composition is interesting even if the vase placement seems a bit precarious. While the spot doesn't appear to be lighting the flowers it does frame them. Nice shot. - Charles

Brad, Charles...thanks for the comments! Regards.

Walter, Either way, Color or B+W, the life of this is perpetuates interest. It does what a great Photograph does, that is to keep the viewers attention. Delicate, powerful, synergistic.