dougbraz

GReat background texture which really enhances the colour of the flowers.

The intensity of the saturation, the hard lighting,  added to the dark background make for a striking image - nice one!

No idea what this plant is called; it's a succulent, that much I know, it

grows well in my garden and attracts loads of butterflies - in short, I love it!

Thank you both for your comments.

Cheers

Doug

Yes the thin stroke line works very well here, adding a "touch" extra to a great image.

Arguably a teensy bit dark, but still a beatiful oriental style image with a great background. 

Oooooh yes, just soooooo tranquil, idyllic, peaceful, restful, lovely and I'm sure bl**dy cold!

The island sneaking in on the left really makes the image. Definiely one for the wall. 

Presumably this is Scotland, correct? Grey and cloudy enough anyway...

Lovely restful image, instantly reminding me of the shores of Loch Lomond.

NICE ONE! 

I know some people dislike when you post with frames, but...what the

heck..it works for me. Hope you like it.

Striking direct lighting. NIce one!

NIce tonal range.

Nice hi-key image, well composed. Perhaps a little more detail would be good? 

Nice HDR!

Love the subtlety of the background, quite discreet against the brightness of the rose. Nicely balanced.

LOve the deep colours - wish the tips of all the petals were included in the frame

Parece un corazon! Buena foto!

I think there is still some more of the flower to open - to justify the "spider"

name. Comments appreciated.

great image!

Lovely colour.

A catasetum orchid just opening. Natural lighting, just a tiny touch of

texture added. I love this exotic bloom. As with most orchids, you care and

nurture for a year and are rewarded with sheer beauty that is fleeting, just a

week or two of bloom. Hope you enjoy the image.