Gated

I feel flower photographs succeed, actually photographs of any subject

succeed in some way when they present a credible alternative reality -

that a flower, for example, is something other than a flower. Comments

and critique welcome.

Silky blue, what a beauty! and I like that just a bit of yellow as well. Nice one Wayne!

Iris is a so nice elegant flower,I like how you focus on edge and tight crop of part of this flower.Color is so good and thin veins give a plus to this.My iris in the garden I think next week will be in flower.

Hi Wayne, I believe Radu said it best in his post. I like the delicate nature of the veins and the nice DOF created. Well done.

BR,  Holger

I completely agree with your statement. I love the silky soft light and the bit of glisten adds nice texture. I also appreciate the placement of focus. The petals flow in and out, but the veins pull it all together. It's a lovely adventure.

Best,

Laura

A very nice and original result, Wayne!

Hi Wayne,

  Wow...my friend you have been busy.  Beautiful image with magical colors, texture & lighting.  Take care, Patsy

Jorge,

Many thanks.

Bachir,

Thanks for commenting.  I think the color draws me into this flower.

Radu,

Many thanks.  You explain what I saw better than I understood it.  Thanks for sharing your brand of genius.

Holger,

Thanks for commenting.  Comments from artists who you admire are most helpful and encouraging.

Laura,

Many thanks.  You help me understand why I was attracted to this image.

Ruud,

Many thanks.

Patsy,

Many thanks.  Always busy, just not as productive as my idols like you.

very beautiful

Mehmet,

Many thanks.

a beautiful shot! Despite the soft lighting you can still distinguish the detais, a nice creative idee.een flaw I find the color gradation Tweini, that's my opnion best regards janegbert

exquisite colour and gentle folds, I could get lost within them Wayne. Best always, Gail

Nice work. I might have added a little contrast

Thanks, Tony.  I think I agree with you on the contrast.