A friend had several candles lit in lotus blossom holders and I took the picture in the dark. I did some editing using Kodak EasyShare software...please let me know what you think as this is one of my first times experimenting!
First of all, I love the candle holder..I have a thing about candles, so don't trust me on that one. I like the effect when I saw it in thumbnail, but I'm not sure that it translates to the larger overview. It's not that it's bad..it's just that for me it detracts from the lovely glowing effect of the candle and the holder. That's my two cents' worth.. and remember, dear Elizabeth, you did ask what I thought :)
candles have such a peaceful effect and can really make a room fragrant. I especially love the candle holders that are stained glass effect and make various illuminations on the walls and dance a bit...yes I love candles!
:)PJ
{edit} I DO like the black background a lot :)