first lily

I like the simplicity - black background, no droplets - just a beautiful red flower to savor. I might try to darken the vase as my went there which to me was a distraction. I like having the vase, but just a little more subdued.

Hi Dave, thank you for the critique. I went back to the original and adjusted the highlights. It made the vase a little duller, but it also made changes in the detail of the red pedals, and I kinda like the way they look now. The black background is a new technique for me, I bought a foam-core sheet and covered it with black velvet, easy to use.