Bloomin'
by thegrandwazoo

Comment by CNovack:
A very nice close-up of the inner beauty of a flower. The center portion of the flower is most interesting and the level of finely focused detail is wonderful!!! I really think you could have gotten away with cropping this one closer to the main focus which is the center portion of this flower. It looks like an abstract vortex that pulls us into the swirl of the green vortex, the yellow tipped portions and that unique star/spider shape that dominates the center of the flower.

Bloomin'
by thegrandwazoo

Comment by srbrubaker:
This is very unique and lovely subject. As is true for many flowers there is a kind of mathematical elegance to the organization of the elements, but it's a highly unusual one. I love the pale, soft treatment given the subject and the generally soft contrast, but I kind of wish I could see a little more of the lovely structure of the flower.

Bloomin'
by thegrandwazoo

Comment by vtruan:
great shot in all ways

Gotta have that funk!
by thegrandwazoo

Comment by Judi:
Terrific score. Very creative and a top photo to follow.

Gotta have that funk!
by thegrandwazoo

Comment by philup:
Very nice job here! I thought it should have finished a lot higher!!!

Gotta have that funk!
by thegrandwazoo

Comment by beaflies:
Wow, what a surprise, I thought this would come in at least top 20! Really great job! Comparing the two I'd say your's is a little dark, a touch flat, and not quite as crisp. Otherwise great effort to emulate the master!

Gotta have that funk!
by thegrandwazoo

Comment by graphicfunk:
You did great here and this experience will serve you well in contriving your own creations.

playin'
by thegrandwazoo

Comment by Artifacts:
For great tones (detail) in the shadows, composition and technical quality I thought this was one of the best images in this challenge. Great job. I scored it 9.

Message edited by author 2006-03-29 11:14:34.

Gotta have that funk!
by thegrandwazoo

Comment by Tallbloke:
Absolutely superb. So well done.

playin'
by thegrandwazoo

Comment by leggettc:
Not much going on really but the vast black space does create mystery