Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Fantastic initial impact - a very beautiful color range more strong and powerful in energy - your enhancements are perfect for the title and the color range - very harmonious creation , the few adds and filters are showing your capacity in composition that are eye catching, attractive and lovely at the same time

your light effects are unique, a wonderful image with a perfect rose in many layers - amazing job

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Photography byTrixie
impact 5 color 5 lighting 5 technical 5 - nice sharp image of the rose and leaves. Like the silver/gold. Very pretty.technique 5 -like the composition, contrasts and depth of field

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from jesuel
Wow that is just amazing I don't know if its black and white or sepia but I love how you have combined them great contrast and depth here fine work

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Doris1022
a bit drab to me. sorry.

add me some color or I have to cry.

a nice set up and well done.

just lacks color.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from BerryBabe
Lovely technique to simulate the
look of metallic petals. Soft reflection adds to the illusion. Nicely focused, well balanced and centered and framed. I like it. Good work.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from cleo85
This is nostalgic, but still has the touch of contemporary. I think that is what they use to call a capsule, A collection of things which never go out of fashion and could be used for many kinds of occasions.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Cleo

reply by cleo85 on 25-Mar-2014

My pleasure!

Comment from Reganato
lovely silver and bronze flower...wonderful perspective presented to the viewer...nice accents in the piece to compliment the subject matter...very harmonious picture...well done Annie and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from shoregrass
Wow, this is a really neat conversion and with that golden reflector it does make the B&W part look silver by contrast. Both the tones really make the shadows and highlights so very definitive. Looks marvelous and makes a dramatic initial impact. Excellent.

Just curious - what software has that golden reflector?

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review. This is done in Photoshop using Topaz Lens Effects. You can then add a reflector to any part of you photo, and I added this to the top. You have two choices. Silver and gold. The cold of course gives soft golden tones to the photo, while the silver one just brightens the already existing colors.

reply by shoregrass on 25-Mar-2014

Thanks for the info. I should look into adding Topaz.

Comment from drmerlin
Another stunning piece Annie. I love the silver and gold treatment. As ever, the light on the flower is beautiful. The detail is superb. Your backgrounds keep me in absolute awe. I would love to know the process by which you develop these. Simply stunning.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from marlak25
Well deserved six! Beautiful combo of colors, creativity, technique, angle and detail. Lighting is exceptional. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and also for the very generous rating.