2012, 2011, 2010 digital alterations Gardenia's Last Hour - (enlarge)

You must think I've FORGOTTEN you, not intentionally!!! getting things back to normal after Christmas, trying to get a few images posted and rate a few in between my 'thankyou's, even just that takes more time than one would expect but grateful for anyone who visits and comments like you. I know your words are sincere.

Warm regards, and I'll visit soon, Gail

many thanks Susan, for I do admire your work as I said earlier today. So glad I foudn your Portfolio. You truly inspire me to do more 'people' Photography...many thanks for your very kind compliment,

Warmest regards, Gail

Brava!!!!!! 6

Gail,

  Beautiful work of art with wonderful processing.  Thanks for sharing.  Take care, Patsy

Gail, Billie Holiday usually wore a gardenia in her hair, this has a certain mournful quality that some of her later recordings had. I think it's the color palette, the rain-like effect and just enough of the light coming through to show the fading beauty of the blossom.

This is a beautiful flower image, Gail. The gardenia as a flower symbolizing grace is presented perfectly here . The tone is lovely and the effect you've chosen enhances the beauty of this image.

Best regards!

Lester

Gail,

I really like this! This is the effect people attempt to achieve with 'sepia toning' but this is so much more, it truly looks aged, with an elegance from another time. A lovely work of art!

Jim

The toning and production in this one identified it as yours right away. I wonder, though, if you have tried simply aging the image with added noise, then scrolling the edges to give it that found in the attic look. On this particular image, I think the results will be interesting.

After so many comments there is  nothing to add...;-)) so I think as many that it is a nice PP and a beautiful  flower image.( as many of your flowers photos).

I am so deighted you have visited Pina, as I truly enjoy and admire your work. Your kind words serve to encourage me in my efforts, and I thank you for your support.

With warmest regards, Gail

Thankyou for that suggestion, I just may try that out. I think it would look very good!

Warmest regards, Gail

Thankyou for dropping by Jim, and also for those lovely words of critique. I do appreciate you input and support, and always just reading your critique, so encouraging!

Warmest regards, Gail

Many thanks for those lovely comments. I think Gardenia's are beautiful, especially when they are unfolding. Your encouraging words are very much appreciated.

Warmest regards, Gail

I think Billie Holliday was so beautiful. I remember watching a movie about her awhile back, many of her songs have been so popular and to me so haunting and beautiful when sung by  her.

I had forgotten about her wearing the Gardenia in her hair,thankyou for reminding me and for your very kind words of critique.

My sincere appreciation,

Gail

Thankyou for your visit and of course your support, your kind words always encourage me to do better.

Sincere regards, Gail

Thankyou so much for your very kind remarks Maurizio. Your input is always appreciated.

Sincere regards, Gail

Gail, your ability to present flowers images is indeed something out of the ordinary...Truly beautiful work! Warm regards.

many thanks for your very kind critique Anabela, lovely to hear from you!

Warmest regards, Gail

Gail, this work is one of my favorites. I have nothing more to say about it, the others says everything. Excellent work.

Many thanks for those very kind words, I truly appreciate your visit!

Warm regards, Gail

Gail, your artistic concept and pro craftsmanship is an inspiration to us all. This is a real work of art.

sorry it took so long for me to see this remark Jim, thankyou for that very kind and encouraging compliment.

Most sincerely, Gail

This is an incredibly beautiful image.  Low key with subtle highlights and great dof.  Your overall finished treatment is outstanding and adds to the final quality of the piece. Congratulations on a real work of art.  Thank you for your recent comments. It was good to hear from you again, rek.

I am sorry I did not see your comment until now, your remarks are so appreciated. My sincere thanks for your visit.