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Three Buds
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Some rose buds from a bush out in the yard shot earlier this summer as it began to bloom. I just happened to like the deep colour of the roses. Though when developed they are more of a pink shade and rather boring as roses go. Not that I'm insulting roses, they are perfectly fine flowers as far as that goes

Probably should have cropped it a bit on the left, or at least removed that little leaf tip. I didn't notice it until now, I should really start paying attention to my own photos instead of nit-picking everyone else. Well what are you going to do, kinda late now. So maybe you'll just hold a piece of paper over that edge or ignore it altogether. Or it's not a leaf, it's a cleverly disguised insect. Then again, maybe it doesn't bother you like it's apparently bothering me. I appear to have become fixated on it.

Hope you enjoy and your comments most welcomed, just as long as you complain about anything but that one silly leaf. Are we seriously gonna let one little leaf ruin the whole picture? Condemn me for the focus instead. :D

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.palral
09/06/10 6:47 AM GMT
Wendell...

I really liked your photo until I saw that intrusive leaf tip on the left. I became nauseous and faint until I grabbed some duct tape and stuck it over the left side of my monitor. I have regained my normal breathing, and my pulse rate is back to normal. I've lost my appetite and the vision in my left eye is still blurred, but I think the duct tape will take care of that in time. Not that I'm complaining.

I learned yesterday that you should clone out those brown spots below the future flower on the left.

Personally I like the posting; but as you very well know, I am clueless about flower photography. My opinion is virtually meaningless. Man, am I tired.

Roger
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.catweasel
09/06/10 9:05 AM GMT
I'm sorry to hear of Roger's health problems. Perhaps it's the after effects of his trip to Suffolk County.
I think the focus on this is great Wendell, as is the contrast between the deep pinks and greens.
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.gizmo1
09/06/10 9:33 AM GMT
Well i like it, great shot of flower getting ready to bloom.Nice and sharp and very good close up.Plus i like the macro on the black spot lol.PS it strange how we mostly put photo of the full bloom when they look just as good in part bloom too.
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Logun7
09/06/10 1:23 PM GMT
»»-»»((*-:¦:-*))»»-»» Fantastic Shot ««-««(( *-:¦:-*))»»-»»
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::J_E_F
09/06/10 2:03 PM GMT
Interesting idea - the theme of potential - what will these buds become?
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.Starglow
09/06/10 2:43 PM GMT
I like the focus on these and know they will be beautiful roses in a few days. Nice shot.
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.Susiesun
09/06/10 2:51 PM GMT
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Hi Wendell!

Roses at the morning, it sounds so delicious! I like the beautiful and different pink of these ones, good colors composition. Bring a photo when they are open also!
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Susie Sun
::trixxie17
09/06/10 4:02 PM GMT
Well Wendell, now you know that focus is spot-on perfect so no point in going there. About the cropping - I would have cropped up to the tip of the furthest left bud however I tend to "crop hard" as a photographer friend taught me, to focus on what I want the viewer to really see. There now that wasn't too painful was it? LOL
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
::DiverDown60
09/06/10 5:34 PM GMT
Excellent capture. Great job with the varying colors. Very good clarity. Thanks for sharing and stuff.

Charles
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::0930_23
09/06/10 11:29 PM GMT
Wendell this is really good. I am going to take a break from commenting and posting but I will keep monitoring the new shots. I will view full screen.

VFS-TicK

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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
::luckyshot
09/07/10 12:07 AM GMT
Wendell - No condemnation from me. A nice capture. Thad
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::busybottle
09/08/10 5:46 AM GMT
Wendell
Hey it looks great to me!! Im no one to knock any kind of flower picture! It look good!
Paul
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.MudMilF
09/08/10 6:04 AM GMT
I like the unusual composition you've got here Wendell. The dark pinks of the buds are really well complemented by the foliage.
Michaela
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.hirschikiss22
09/08/10 6:10 PM GMT
I love it! The tight buds are very pretty
~Kim
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::Jimbobedsel
09/09/10 2:25 AM GMT
I never get less than a six pack a Buds. LOL. Beautiful shot of YOUR buds, Wendell. They looks great to me.
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DUH
.koca
09/09/10 11:27 PM GMT
Interesting shot, good idea shooting this. I like it.
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.Tedi
09/10/10 11:17 PM GMT
Lovely picture, beautiful rose buds, pretty colors.
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