Timeless

This was a lovely bouquet of pink blossoms, but my eye went to the brass handle of the old metal bucket.

I almost deleted this photo because there was a lot that wasn't quite right in the color version, but then I had a go at some creative processing and am happy with this result.

[Taffy]

Lovely still life -- and the sepia processing is icing on the cake.

[AmyJ]

Very nice, Lisa!

[Tabbycat]

So glad u didn't delete! I never thought a still life could convey emotion. ...but you nailed it here!

[Tabbycat]

R u going to ETSOOI-65 this?

[Lisa Stein]

@tabbycat Thanks for the suggestion, Tabitha! I didn't know about it, but will tag it now. :)

[Suse♡]

Wonderful feel in this

[Vera]

This is so simple and at the same time so powerful - just reminds you of slowing down and enjoying the simple beauty.

[Shy Abel]

Lovely focus, the edit is perfect :) fav

[Clare Gadsby]

Delightful composition and processing - glad you didn't press delete!

[Darinka]

I love the focus out of the flowers and the sepia works really great!

[Jane Pittenger]

Yes, I think mono makes this full of feeling

[KWind]

Pretty still life! I like the tones.

[tony gig]

Wonderful still lifeLisa...Fav

[Margaret Brown]

Nice processing and comp

[Sandy]

Nice still life.

[MIMI]

Oh it's beautiful! Your processing is perfect for the still life.

[Leon Buijs]

Great composition and processing, really like the tones

[gloria jones]

Lovely shot, tones

[john morley]

beautiful tones.....

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Love the tones and your composition.

[Paula W]

Lovely tones and composition. I like the focus on the handle of that super old bucket.

[Jerri]

excellent shift of ideas....i think the choices made really determine the success of an image. love the sepia and handle choice :-)

[Karen Mitchell]

Oh yes, it's a great timeless shot... really, really nice.

[Cathie]

So lovely, Lisa. Perfect softness & monochrome is a excellent option!

[John]

Interesting processing!

[Anja]

Great vintage feel, lovely shot!

[Harbie]

Lovely processing! Has such an old fashioned feel to it!

[bkb in the city]

Looks wonderful and this tone gives it a nice vintage look

[Simply Amanda]

The edit is lovely!

[Nicole]

gorgeous! love the comp and processing!

[Stephanie Swift]

Love the comp, pov and processing, fav.

[Lois]

Beautiful b&w shot!

[Naomi]

Lovely textures and processing.

[Islandgirl]

Lovely tones and comp Lisa!

[Nicole Campbell]

Perfect title, it captures the essence of your photo

[Cathrine Mitchell]

Beautiful and love your processing.

[Ukandie!]

I really like the sepia processing on this! Beautiful comp too!

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Great comp & monotone :)