Flash of Red #5

I seem not to be able to follow the rules. This didn't look good in high key or low key. Not did it have a lot of contrast. I thought this way was the best.

[Richard Sayer]

Taking part is the important thing... as I usually work in B&W, I'm just doing what I always do ;-))

[KWind]

Very pretty! I like the texture of the foliage.

[Sue Hecker]

I like the softness and bokeh, very nice.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

The rules are only a starting point- you can use them to suit your needs (or ignore them!) as you see fit. Sometimes you just have go with what you see over what you're supposed to do. Nice shot!

[Peggy Scroggins]

I seem to always float in my own boat as well. As long as we keep on learning. I do love the dof here.

[Mel]

This is beautiful, rules or no rules ;)

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Love the foliage how i spreads diagonally across the frame lovely detail and tones fav!

[Margo Sayer]

VML the contrast of evergreen and bokeh.

[Margaret Brown]

Nice light and processing

[Mandy]

Like the lacy effect of the plant. :)

[Pyrrhula]

I didn`t see the others but this one looks very nice and pretty.

[Rachel Withey]

Nice focus

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

Ignore them when it doesn't work, and try again another day :-)
I really like the light bokeh background.

[Kathy]

@vignouse @kwind @featherstone26 @olivetreeann @miata2u @m2016 @ziggy77 @s4sayer @craftymeg @mandygravil @pyrrhula @rachelwithey @overalvandaan Oh thank you all so much for your support, your kind comments about my photo and the favs. I actually didn't see a lot of this when I took the photo, only when I downloaded it onto my computer.

[diane day]

great capture and display of bokeh... fav

[Kathy]

@dmdfday I really appreciate that you've been viewing some of my images and giving such nice feedback. Thank you Diane.