Rose Petal

The first week of Flash of Red February has come to a close and it seemed to go so quickly! I wanted a subject that was in itself simple today (rather than simplifying something in a shot) so I used a rose petal from the bouquet I'd bought to do some shots for my niece Katie last week. As you can see, there's not much life left in them! But once converted to black and white, this yellow rose petal was no longer simple. I couldn't believe all the texture and nuances the black and white brings out. So now it's onward to week #2. If you're interested in joining in, feel free! You don't have to own the book. You can get an overview of the reading here:

http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/24814/flash-of-red-february-week-2

[Sandi]

Very inspired, very pretty.

[Lisa Poland]

Beautiful! Fabulous textures!

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

Nice textures and gradations of gray. And that curly outer part of the petal is so sharp!

[Annie D]

wonderful textures Ann

[Sally Ings]

Super composition, great use of negative space and the texture really does come out in black and white.

[Robyn]

Neat texture and detail

[Cindy]

I would not have guessed that.

[Debs Stott]

Wonderful textures and such simplicity.

[Nicole Campbell]

So simple, yet so beautiful

[Wendy Bowden]

Beautiful texture

[Joyce]

Amazing texture Ann. Great capture

[Nicole]

This has beautiful textures Ann! that is the power of b&w!! well done!

[Margaret Obey]

Love the texture in this.

[Jocasta]

wow - just been looking at all your photos for flatfooted - just brilliant.

[Dione Giorgio]

Love the minimalism in this shot. Very beautiful - well done.

[alia_801]

Lovely texture!

[Francoise]

beautiful.

[Kerri]

Great b&w

[bkb in the city]

Great shot

[Colleen]

Love the texture

[Margaret Brown]

Love the focus and textures

[Linda H.Y. Hegland]

Simple, delicate, and elegant. Very nicely done

[Rick Schies]

Textured nicely

[Lisa]

well done! I've managed to stay B&W, but have strayed from the weekly theme, due to time constraints. I so appreciate you posting the synopsis.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

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Heartfelt thanks to each of you for all your kind words and positive feedback! It's always a nice confirmation I've chosen the right shot to post for the day!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@kiwisnapper @nanalisarocks Thank you Ashley and Lisa for the favs!

[Islandgirl]

What great textures in these petal Ann, nicely captured in b&w!

[Bill Fenske]

Excellent minimalist image Ann

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@radiogirl @bill_fe
Thank you Kathy!
Thank you Bill!

[Maggiemae]

Looks as if this rose petal has similar wrinkles as my face!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@maggiemae Thanks Maggie- ah, but yours are much prettier!

[Bev]

Great shot, Ann. The texture is really drawn out in this shot.

[summerfield]

the texture really shows. very nice.

[Pyrrhula]

How less need a pic. to be beautiful. The answer is here.