Very nicely presented . The colors just look so soft and delicate as the flowers themselves. Beautiful debut. Thanks so much for posting.

This is a beautiful image Paul. I like the use of a dark background. Very well done.
Russ

Great shot Paul,Mate!.....good composition, you have created a beauty here...I think you are trying to get into MJ's favours again! with flowers!..we all know how much she loves them!....flowers from you and Castles from me eh!...no wonder she is confused!..........Bob

Very beautiful, Paul. Curious...did you manip. the background? A perfect contrast.

Hi Mr. Paul, my goodness, these gorgeous yellow beauties leave nothing to be desired! It is all here, everything that represents marvelous photography! Of course, having a delightful subject such as these precious gems, and in the hands of an expert, well seasoned photographer, what more could be required? The softness of the flowers are so dreamy and so appealing, it is hard to turn one' eye from them! You do a great job, Sir Paul! I only hope I can learn how to effect the soft edge someday! You got my vote Paul!! Sincerely, Marilyn

Gorgeous!

Thanks!
For your info, the background is not manipulated, it is actually dark blue, which turns black due to the contrast. The flower is in the light, the background in complete shadow.
The weather was overcast, so not even a bit of sun in this photo.
The most important thing in this shot with f36 and 4 second exposure is to get rid of false light entering the lense. So I fixed the camera and shielded the lense. The soft effect that remains is actually caused by the extreme close up. You see, I did not use a macro lens and this was actually "over the limit" for the lens I used.
Paul

One of my favourite flowers! What a beautiful picuture!

Nice picture Paul and you know I like the black background

Bob

Its Perfect,as usual..A Brilliant image..!

Incredible shot, Paul! Wen

As I view this the only thing that leaps to mind is simply and utterly superb!

Picture perfect.
The dark background makes them so much more gorgeous!
JuneBug

You've done it again!! another beauty.. love how the daffodills stand out against the black background gorgeous

Brilliant Paul. So good in details and in lighting. Well done.

Beautiful.

Very, very nice clean image. Well done

Outstanding Photo Presentation!

What a delightful spring flower image Paul. I am drawn to the way the three daffodils are....one is rather straight at us, the other is with the blossom facing the left and my favorite is the one with the blossom head facing upward as if seeking the sun or light. I know this is not manipulated, but the appearance is of the blossoms is awesome. I am drawn to the softness that you managed here also Paul. It has an appeal to it that makes me what to keep staring at it, so I am going to download it into my favorites folder so I can stare at it as much as I want!! Thank you for posting :~)

did you use photoshop or something for the background? i love this pic.

Yet again one of your photographs has joined my collection of wallpapers. It made me think and I did a quick check - I regularly change the wallpaper, and in the last month almost every one has been one of yours! Keep up the good work - you are one of (if not THE) best on the site.

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