The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco
by Shannon

Comment by ronners:
Nice composition, though on my monitor it;'s a bit dark and I can't see as much detail as I'd like to. In fact, it's so dark that I didn't immediately identify it as a rose.

Catholic Church
by Shannon

Comment by Gordon:
Using the trees as a frame can be a good element - but they just appear from nowhere for example in the upper left . You've exposed the sky correctly but as a result left the building underexposed - a different time of day with better light seems to be required (2)

The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco
by Shannon

Comment by Stewan:
This is a bit too dark to appreciate the way I feel you intended.

The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco
by Shannon

Comment by kostia:
lovely shot, is it suede?

The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco
by Shannon

Comment by drgsoell:
A little dark, but I guessed the title right from looking at the picture. Is that a real rose, or is it cloth?

The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco
by Shannon

Comment by amsmyth:
very interesting response to challenge - the graininess is startling but the overall effect is successful (great book, too)

The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco
by Shannon

Comment by neenee1999:
Beautiful shot, deep velvet colors, the lighting is perfect for this shot, subtle enough to add a hint of elegance, good luck and great job

Catholic Church
by Shannon

Comment by Neuferland:
Or just about any other church one can see :) It's a lovely church and the angle of the shot is very well done. The lighting leaves much to be desired for me, the darkness towards the bottom would work better if the light was stronger on the top. The tree branches are a bit distracting but you can't make nature co=operate now can we? A 4

Catholic Church
by Shannon

Comment by newtune3:
Way too dark. The light was all wrong for my eyes. 5

Unity
by Shannon

Comment by dertyklobb:
This scene looks very authentic...I see this setup everywhere I go [sarcasm liberally sprinkled throughout]. Get real! To further define my comments: this is very contrived. I'm sure you know that; it's probably your point. I just don't like contrived photos--these pretty scenes that look like they should be in brochures or holiday catalogs. Merely opinion.