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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: Bob_B on December 03, 2022, 11:13:13 am

Title: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Bob_B on December 03, 2022, 11:13:13 am
This is the beginning of a series of high key photographs of the last rose of 2022. Even though it’s December, this bloom still had a pleasant fragrance and color. More to come in the near future.

Your comments and thoughts are always welcomed and appreciated.
Title: Re: Last Rose
Post by: francois on December 03, 2022, 11:48:36 am
It's a masterpiece… The B&W processing gives this rose a very strong, crisp and clean look. Also, the high key fits the subject perfectly, the rose looks like silver.
Bravo, Bob.
Title: Re: Last Rose
Post by: Mark Nadler on December 03, 2022, 04:21:03 pm
It's a beaut.  I try not to put frames around my images but I wonder in this case if a thin black frame might add to this image. 

Mark
Title: Re: Last Rose
Post by: Bob_B on December 03, 2022, 04:52:59 pm
Francois and Mark: Thank you.

...but I wonder in this case if a thin black frame might add to this image.

I don't know, but it's worth a try.
Title: Re: Last Rose
Post by: Rajan Parrikar on December 05, 2022, 12:47:10 am
Francois beat me to it. A beauty.
Title: Re: Last Rose
Post by: Bob_B on December 05, 2022, 06:56:20 am
Thanks, Rajan.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Bob_B on December 06, 2022, 03:14:14 pm
A different perspective, with modified processing. Please post your thoughts. Thanks again for viewing.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on December 06, 2022, 07:16:51 pm
I like these a lot.
Keep them coming!
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Bob_B on December 07, 2022, 06:40:23 am
Eric: Thanks. Yes, I plan to add (at least one) more.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: francois on December 07, 2022, 11:42:29 am
A different perspective, with modified processing. Please post your thoughts. Thanks again for viewing.

Just as nice as your first image. In fact, I have a slight preference for this one (and no explanation for that, I just don't know why).

Yes, keep them coming, I love your roses.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Bob_B on December 07, 2022, 02:30:53 pm
The final photo in the "Last Rose" series, and a third variation on my general processing theme.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Bob_B on December 07, 2022, 02:32:32 pm
Just as nice as your first image. In fact, I have a slight preference for this one (and no explanation for that, I just don't know why).

Yes, keep them coming, I love your roses.
Thanks ever so much, Francois. I posted a final version that I hope you'll enjoy. Best regards.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Mark Nadler on December 07, 2022, 03:39:26 pm
I love the slightly abstract quality of your last image. 

mark
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Rajan Parrikar on December 07, 2022, 04:02:13 pm
Excellent series. The final of the set is wonderful.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Bob_B on December 07, 2022, 04:53:38 pm
Gentlemen: Thank you for your kind words.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: francois on December 08, 2022, 05:19:34 am
The last one is more intimate… It's like we're now able to a have a peek inside the rose. It's an excellent and pleasant member of the set.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Bob_B on December 08, 2022, 07:00:57 am
Thanks, Francois. (I think I'll end up combining them in a triptych at some point.)
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: francois on December 08, 2022, 09:11:21 am
Thanks, Francois. (I think I'll end up combining them in a triptych at some point.)

Good idea… you may even try to play with symmetry. I'm not sure whether it's a good idea or not, though.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on December 09, 2022, 05:45:10 pm
Excellent series. The final of the set is wonderful.
Yes!!!
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Bob_B on December 10, 2022, 07:15:53 am
Thank you, Eric.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Bob_B on December 10, 2022, 09:21:34 am
Good idea… you may even try to play with symmetry. I'm not sure whether it's a good idea or not, though.
Well, here it is, Francois.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: francois on December 11, 2022, 11:13:06 am
Wonderful… thank you Bob. Initially, the viewer could think that the left and right roses are just a mirror of the same flower and I like this idea very much. Things are not as simple as they look and taking the time will reveal details.

Bravo again, Bob.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Bob_B on December 11, 2022, 05:14:20 pm
Glad you like it.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Rajan Parrikar on December 12, 2022, 04:40:31 am
+1 to what Francois wrote.
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on December 12, 2022, 10:46:39 am
+1 to what Francois wrote.
+2.

Elegant!
Title: Re: Last Rose (series)
Post by: Bob_B on December 12, 2022, 05:21:44 pm
Thanks +3, Eric. ;)