Besides being a very good painted effect the crop you used is special. Colours are so good right down to the one you used for your signature.

Fantastic Macro and dedication!!!Splendid capture!!bravo!V:DDD

Splendid ! Very artistical touch, gorgeous colors.

Superb macro shot!Beautiful colors!V

Absolutely stunning. Such an impressive macro with gorgeous colors. Doug is absolutely right, the crop and font chosen are both perfect. A most beautiful dedication to two amazing artists and persons. I must have missed that thread in the forum. I rather thank them than blame them for encouraging you to upload this one. Its a gorgeous piece and it would make a fine addition to any gallery. Have a wonderful day Marlene. #:O)

It's a flower but I can see a 'petal dog' just peaking under...fab macro, great colours and composition:)

[blush] Thank you for your kind words :) Well I think this shot is special in many ways - firstly the composition is striking with its classic golden sections style. The white part of the flower is placed perfectly and the yellow flows through the other sections with ease giving a beautiful natural spiral leading into it. All the lines of the image lead inwards and keep attention within the image and lead to the main point of focus. This is a natural situation in flowers but the way you have framed this one has accentuated it perfectly. The picture also has a very natural rhythm of repeating shapes and lines which you have placed within the frame on important compositional lines again keeping all the interest within the frame and never leading the eye to where it will get lost and not return to the main point. The theme is then repeated with colour with the limited pallette. All in all Marlene a very beautiful image - flower photography at its very best - congratulations !

beautiful artistic shot ! great dedi !

The colours are terrific! Super composition.

And it was very well advised cos this is totally gorgeous!!! I'm glad u uploaded it or I would have missed it since I don't spend much time in the forum lately. I love it! U should frame this one sweety! It deserves to be on a wall!

I just love the peach tones! Makes you want to take a big bite!!! Then it blends into the pinks and blues! This is most definately an awesome post!!

It keeps you gazing which is the point for most who don't know the other special reasons this is awesome! :0)

beautifull image ,and a great dedi for two photo experimentators!

Oh, This one is delicate...I saw it in the forum!!!!! BEAUTIFUL WORK, U clever crow ;) Puss & Kram

Wow, it is great to see how this MASsive encouragement worked out! Fantastic colorful work, it's most certainly a beauty that deserves to be posted here and I am glad to see once again how affirmation on RR gives that little push we need to grow in self-confidence and photographic skills! Reading Richard's comments I have little to add to them other then just saying it IS fabulous work, Marlene, glad to see you're posted it! :)

Well, I am thankful that you have listened to either of them and presented us with a very fine 'fine art' photograph. It certainly is a pleasure to look at and study. Thank you for sharing. Egmont

I wonder what other masterpieces we're missing. Marlene, you always post great work. Hope you get to post more. This piece is just beautiful,,the image in the middle looks like a dog with a heart shaped nose,,I would love to see you come back out of the forum and rejoin the Renderositeers..(that would be all of us in the photography gallery..lol)..You get two thumbs up for posting this awesome piece of art. (you'd get more thumbs if I had them..hey waite a minute..I could add on some thumbs..lol)BIG HUGZZZZZ

I never saw the doggie until now, but there it is, plain a day! I am SO touched by your dedi. I don't think kinder words have ever been spoken about me. But you are the one deserving of praise here for this first class example of good macro photography. If it had not been zoomed in like this, I don't think it would have been as effective. You chose the perfect crop to turn this photo into art. Bravo on yourself!!! =]

such beauty..bravoo..S

Agree with above experts, wonderfully cropped, and the colors are super. I admire your skill to get that cute puppy with a heart on his nose, into the flower LOL. Sounds that you are too humble, you make wonderful images and photos!

Beautiful work.

Genial pic... like a lot !

gorgeous flower photography.the colours are fantastic. almost reminds me on the flower paintings of Georgia O`Keeffe.simply excellent done,Marlene. its a real pleasure to the eyes. TOP NOTCH #:O)

OK, this is just completely gorgeous!!! I can't believe you had reservations about putting it in your gallery!

"WOW" "WOW" AND "WOOOOOOOW" BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Breathtaking! Very artistic! HugeHugs

beautiful macro and color- hey i see a little white puppy in the middle there!!... so lovely !!! nice work!

Excellent, very delicate details and colors. Touching image. Really pure beauty!!

The little "face" in the image is priceless - it sets the imagination on "roam." Something about the color and light, the softness and the knowledge that it is a flower make the journey all the more enjoyable and exotic.

it's so incredibly beautiful, Marlene! first thing i thought of when i looked at this was how much it reminded me of Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings! I see Gerhard mentioned that also. It's quite sensuous!! i don't see any faces...just femininity. :) marvelous macro, Marlene! hope you are continuing this exploration!! :)