Wilted Tulip

I got some tulips a couple of weeks ago, and the pedals are now all wilted. I was very intrigued by the gnarled state of the pedals because of the juxtaposition from the structural nature of a fresh tulip.

[Shanne]

great in b&w and composition, makes an interesting shot

[Meagan Aaron]

ooh this looks awesome

[Debbie Orlando]

There is something appealing in weeds and wilted flowers. You captured it beautifully. GREAT closeup.

[Mcdougall]

Beautiful shot! But can you explain your inspiration in English :)

[e.gad]

@mcdougall stop teasing me and post some photos please!

[Robyn]

I like B&W for this!

[Missy]

Stunning details. Looks great in black and white.

[Ulpi]

So pretty!

[937katieb]

I like how they twist. I never thought of how a wilted tulip looks before now. thanks for that. ;) nice shot.

[Kerri]

Very pretty

[mag]

wonderful shot in B&W....the lighting rocks in this photo

[Krista]

Great in black n white

[Nat Stuart Perks]

Love the composition of this

[Lara Zinn]

very good call for b&w and strong contrast.

[ladyjane]

Cool sculptural shot.

[jerry plume]

Wow! This is beautiful! Love the B&W!

[Michelle T]

I LOOOOOOVE this - FAV!

[Echoia]

That's very cool- it's like a behind the scenes photo.

[Tricia O'Donnell]

love it

[Beau]

Even in a state of decay, life has a way of showing beauty and rhythm. Great capture. Like the b&w treatment also

[Bobbyj]

gorgeous b&w! love the contrast

[Corine Wernsen]

What a lovely shot!! Love the b&w!

[Aleksandra]

Very soft and pretty, even in its wilted state. I like the b&w too.

[Peter de Graaff]

The black and white exposes the barrenness

[Michelle Blackford]

I love the this...very pretty! I really like the lightness of the b&w tones.

[Elizabeth]

so elegant and fragile and perfect and B&W!

[John K]

This is practically a macro with a 50mm - so close and so sharp. Nicely done.

[Kate D.]

lovely contrasts here!

[Caryn]

Really like your comp and the b&w processing...perfect for the dying flower.

[Vee]

Great focus on this!

[Kd Wallis]

still pretty! i like how the peddles curl!

[Geertje K.]

Gorgeous in B&W! Love this!