Lovely and subtle with great composition and clarity. Another one of your magnificant posts Ruby. Very nice and a keeper for sure.

you sure have a way with them flowers Ruby.
The effects are gorgeous here. Well done...

This image is so nice full screen ..I will post the original image of this at a later date so you can see the difference .. Thanks for your cont'd support.

Geez, I haven't even commented on it yet and it's already on my desktop and in my faves. I'm going to have to start a Ruby's Collection folder to take it out to savor when the winter winds begin to howl. Your flower pics are always so lovely, but I feel the effect that you used on this one is perfect for the colors and the antique feel of the roses you've presented. I just love that glowing effect. Again, I just commented on your fuschia pic, and you've once more utilized your talent in composition so that this arrangement is something one wants to keep viewing and a lot of that is owing to the weighted effect on the left as opposed to the lighter of the buds on the right. Where in the world did you get those perfect brown leaves? They don't look "dead" at all, so I have to assume that's their color, or perhaps you've touched them up and perhaps they are actually a dark red, but they are a lovely addition to the total effect, and give it an even more "old time" feel...You've outdone even yourself..*hmmmm, I think I said that last time..* hope they have some flowers left out in NB for you to discover :)PJ

I like the subtle colors of these roses. yet, they are still attractive. Like the background also. Good work.
Pat

Lovely roses! They are flawless. The delicate colors are beautiful. Very pleasant background. I have added this one to my favorites. Thanks so much for sharing.

Beautiful. I love the way you blurred around the periphery of the blooms! Gorgeous work!

hey ruby, this is a great shot. excellent composition. you could not get a better background to enhance the roses. excellent!! its like a painting.

cheers,
terry

nice effect Ruby ! Its looks very warm and peacefull ! it makes some feeling for comfort !

Great job Ruby...I am always partial to 'old' things so I really like the oldtime look and feel to this, and of course, I love roses too...very nicely done.:Pat.

Ahhh, what a beauties... Very good job Ruby, I like it so much...

Misty and sweet, with contrast of new growtth! Wonderful Rose, wonderful photo, Ruby!
anawhisp

True artistry, Ruby. This captures the "spirit" of roses more than a common photograph ever could.

Just beautiful Ruby. They look so soft and delicate with a Victorian look to them.

~found in voting booth & HAD to comment~

One of the most beautiful captures of flora I've seen!! Amazing overall comp with perfect post work to give a sensuous and soft tone!! Sorry I couldn't give it an 11, I guess you'll have to be happy with a 10. :~)

Soft focus and soft lighting really makes this image peasing to eye ...Great work Ruby...gerry..

Ruby you are the queen of rose photography! This one is so wonderfully soft and alluring. The colors are delicate and moody at the same time. Your composition is perfect. I don't understand the c-index thing. This (and many others I've seen) deserves a much highter rating. It will definitely get a 10 should I get to vote on it.
Terry

Such a nicely balanced and well presented photograph. It's so soft and soothing and most easy on the eye. Simply beautiful :)

wow, this piece has a very Victorian feel to it. i like the soft focus here, as well as your choice of composition.

I love this bouquet, Ruby. As usual it is very well done, and all I can add to the above comments is that it is so pretty that it reminds me of the wedding of a very close young friend we attended a couple of weeks ago.....Neil

Wow Ruby! Soft and romantic, very gorgeous...Bravo and high marks!