ready to burst b&w

As soon as I saw this bursting bud in the garden I thought of Miss Sam @gigiflower - in colour of course - but I know she is dabbling in b&w - I could not decide which I liked best but I think it is this one.
I will post the colour version as well forthwith LOL

colour version http://365project.org/annied/the-ones-i-left/2015-01-05

[Daryl O'Hare]

Annie, this just jumped out at me! I think it could actually be a great addition to the blured techinque challenge (technique36 is the tag). So otherworldly!

[Annie D]

@darylo thank you so much Daryl - I tagged it and will look further into the challenge

[Debs Stott]

Oooh I like it in b&w, so moody.

[Babs]

The two shots give such a different feel. this one is so dramatic, love it.

[Annie D]

@dibzgreasley @onewing the contrast between the two was quite marked - I was surprised - I love the drama in this too

[Call me Joe]

FAVulous!

[Annie D]

@joemuli thanks Joey - something about the b&w is special

[Sam]

Well, well, well - this is FABULOUS too!! My B&W genes are getting all very excited when I see this! The colour of course is my favourite (just)......but this is very, very nice too! Ooooohh Ms Annie you are SO clever :) xx

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Personally, I love this bw version best. Such nice form and texture to concentrate on!

[Heather (pixelchix)]

Both are lovely, but the B&w is more dramatic

[Graham Thresher]

Love this B&w W

[Sally Ings]

This is stunning. I think I prefer this b&w version.

[Annie D]

@aikiuser @pixelchix @thresheg @salza
thanks guys - the b&w does have drama

[Beryl Lloyd]

Some how I think this has an edge over the colour version ! instead of admiring the colour the expectation and drama of the bursting open of the flower head is more profound !

[Dione Giorgio]

I am not one who favours b&w shots but have to agree that sometimes certain shots come out better in b&w. I like this one.

[Annie D]

@sangwann thank you Dione it does lend itself to b&w
@beryl yes that is it Beryl - the colours distract from the impending bloom

[Nina Ganci]

brilliant textures Annie

[Sarah Violet]

Neat b&w!

[Amy]

Gorgeous!

[elkehochban]

I love this one, too!

[Marnie]

Fav for me.

[Derek Vickers]

Beautiful Annie.

[Annie D]

@ninaganci thanks Nina they are gorgeous at every stage
@sarahlh @amyamoeba thank you so much Sarah and Amy
@timandelke I cannot completely decide lol
@golftragic @derekvickers thank you both so much for the lovely favs

[Pete]

Lovely grainy black and white - nice shot

[Sean O'Neill]

Annie, this is stunning. A great example of where B+W and lighting can deliver real impact. Fav

[Annie D]

@seanoneill thank you so much Sean - it means a great deal that you like it and think it works :)

[Annie D]

@pistonbroke thanks Pete - something told me to give it a go - actually my angel whispered in my ear :)

[Juan B.]

Great work with bw and light.

[KWind]

Cool! Great b&w.

[Graeme Stevens]

Most excellently excellent

[Annie D]

@graemestevens thank you most excellently

[Annie D]

@gigiflower I see I did not thank you for your most kind and generous comment - I would have meant to but was obviously sidetracked in some way - thank you thank you muchly

[Sam]

@annied I was waiting patiently for that thank you. Otherwise I would have to come to Sydney and kill you.

[Annie D]

@gigiflower I know - I was scared when I realised

[Sam]

@annied You should be VERY scared!

[Lesley Aldridge]

Love this, a fav/