in the garden

I've tried to make this fritillaria a bit low-key with some shadow and heightened contrast.

How, I ask myself, could I possibly convert a beautiful purple flower into b&w - must be feeling brainwashed!

I do think it emphasizes the chequer board pattern of the petals.

[Ming Ryan]

I agree that it makes adds contrast too Hazel

[Penelope Ann]

Certainly eye catching

[Bep]

I prefer the 'natural' colour, Hazel. Makes me feel a little bit gloomy.

[Babs]

Hazel, you are going to need a lie down, converting a purple flower to b&w. ha ha. Looks good though, but I think I would prefer the colour version. Flowers don't look quite right in b&w do they.

[Hazel]

@onewing

I'll find somewhere to lie down with Jinks! Although he is full of beans, minus ten teeth, this morning!

[Hazel]

@gijsje

Oh dear, Bep, I won't do it again!

[Nicole]

A beautiful flower, love it in b&w! Am sure it's really pretty in color as well!

[PhotoCrazy]

Nice image!

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture.

[wendy frost]

B/W shows up the great pattern these flowers have. Lovely capture.

[Linda Plummer]

Lovely b/w.