Tulip's Last Stand

In the height of it's glory, Tulip was the star on March 31st, then ended up, thanks to all your wonderful visits and favs, in the TT this week. Tulip was SO grateful and wanted this chance to say goodby. He's the only one left of the bunch and even as I type, his petals are drooping noticeably. So thank you from both of us for putting Tulip on TT this week AND for your wonderful response that made my rookery spiral staircase #1. I'm honored!!
HDR processing of 3 photos, .3 f/stop apart, using Nik suite HDR Efex.

[Gena Pegg]

So a beautiful good bye!!! Amazing texture, lighting and processing! And you #1 on TT is no surprise to me!!! Awesome!

[Richard Hickey]

Stunning picture. Such color against black background.

[Danny G.]

Stunning even as it fades. Gorgeous shot.

[Marg Budd]

Beautiful lighting. Love this image.

[Ross Walker]

It looks metallic, and your presentation is beautiful against the black background.

[Sue Wilde]

I love the metallic look to this. Wonderful light

[Richard Hickey]

Congratulations on making Trending Page. Well deserved.

[KWind]

You're really rocking the tulips! Gorgeous!

[Karen]

Fantastic.

[Kane Arlow]

Goodbye tulip, we have enjoyed your life cycle. It looks golden in this light. You could say it's in its golden years :-)

[Creative Fool]

Fabulous rich colors!

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Iris]

this is amazing, looks like molten gold. Beautiful

[Carolyn]

How did you get that wonderful color? I love the lighting and textures on this. A fav for me.

[Chris Stapleton]

Love the colour in this

[Osia Strasner]

Going, going, gone......

[Sally Ings]

It looks like it is molded from precious metals! Beautiful

[Pam Knowler]

Just fabulous! Your success on TT is no surprise as your work just keeps getting better! Fav!

[Hope D Jennings]

Like molted copper!gorgeous!I knew that tulip would make TT! Fav for this one too!

[Newbank Lass]

It looks like the deepest golden silk. Fabulous

[Lisa]

Stunning! The molten glow is amazing!!

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Wonderful Taffy. Tulips are so photogenic. Lovely tones.

[Elaine]

Gorgeous golden colour here, like the dark background.

[Katterina ❥]

Fantastic!

[Maggiemae]

Now melt it down and give us half!

[Leon Buijs]

Wouldn't be surprised if this ends up in TT as well. Fabulous shot and processing, Beautiful colours and textures

[Andrew]

truly stunning, love the colours.

[Marloes]

Wonderful artsy look!

[jayn]

gorgeous golden tones again. love this series, taffy

[Eric di Bosco]

Congrats with your TT's!

[Dione Giorgio]

Congratulations with your TT's Taffy. You do merit them. With pictures like this one who can beat you. Well done.

[Sheralee S]

This really looks like pressed metal, gorgeous! Congrats on your TTs, well deserved!

[Joe]

A different kind of beauty

[Penny Price]

Another excellent flower study. Love the processing.

[Frank Hymus]

A dose of vivid color treatment there Taffy. A nice one.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Wonderful shot!

[Myrna O'Hara]

very cleverly done!!

[Amy J]

Very cool processing. Looks like metal!

[Cathy]

Looks like you painted it with liquid gold! And congrats on the TT!

[Joe III]

Taffy, I am running out of words to say about your shots! This one calls to mind, "Beautiful" Fav!

[Lisa Targowska]

So eye catching taffy. The neon effect highlights the texture of the petals beautifully.

[Rachel]

Magical! Fav

[Rona]

Beautiful, amazing processing :)

[virtualbrownie]

Stunning processing- real metallic feel to this

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Your tulip is like an operatic death scene - it just goes on getting better!

[David Briggs]

Great processing, lovely feel

[What's for dessert?]

Wonderful processing!

[Kareen King]

Fascinating, eye-catching processing and image!

[Rachel Withey]

Fantastic. The lighting in these has been absolutely fabulous

[Islandgirl]

Wonderful processing love the gold tones against the black background.
Congrats on the TT thus week.
FAV

[Clare]

Wow!! Are you sure it's not made of gold!? Gorgeous! Fav!

[Cathrine Mitchell]

This photo is amazing. FAV

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Fantastic lighting and color.

[Custodia Baptista]

Beautiful effect.

[Wendy]

You have the Midas touch, turning tulips to gold. Warmest congrats on your most recent TT recognitions ... wow, #1!

[Vijay]

wow ..wow ...wow .. Fav

[Taffy]

@wendyhgill Thanks Wendy -- I've had fun playing with lighting and using HDR on flowers as it gives them such a different metallic look.

[Suse♡]

Something very dramatic here, especially with that title. It looks like liquid gold!

[Lois]

Wonderful processing!

[Laurie]

It almost looks like the tulip is the light source! Beautiful!

[Chris Johnson]

Wonderful! Love the soft but bold golden color!

[Angie]

Excellent work. This is fantastic

[Vicki Dixon]

love the golden tone...you sure captured the lasting beauty!

[Mac]

Oooooh, I love the lighting and tones of this! Favetastic!