Banksia botanical

I was going to remove my hand from the photo, but in the end, decided I quite liked it as part of the photo.
I also did a reduced colour version which I've uploaded in my alternative album. I'd be interested to hear which you prefer!

[Yao RL]

I like this version, yes, with the hand, The transparent nails are impressive.

[Diana]

I loved the other one but I love this one more! It appears to be so alive!

[Babs]

I prefer this one if you are putting a selection together as a botanical subject but I prefer the other one artistically.

[Beryl Lloyd]

This one 100% !! From a botanical pov , the colour gives you so much more information to identify the plant . and from my personal pov -- I simply love colour ! fav

[Dione Giorgio]

This is just fantastic. Big fav.

[Kathy]

This is more "botanical", a print to display the plant, rather than artsy. Both are well done. I do like the hand. The lovely texture of the fruit/flower is more evident in this version.

[Bucktree]

Both images are very nice. I prefer the color version and btw, the hand makes the composition more interesting.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Color is best for identification and this is really nice for that- it even looks scientific. So, for me, depending on the goal, they're both great!

[Issi Bannerman]

I love both, and you have such a beautiful hand that you did well to keep it there. I have a slight preference for the colour version.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Very pretty.

[bkb in the city]

Very nice

[Fisher Family]

I like both versions, but this one is just ahead - fav!

Ian

[Jacqueline]

Also very beautiful!

[carol white]

Beautifully captured.Fav😊

[Pyrrhula]

Good decision. A beautiful pic.

[Allison Maltese]

I agree with Babs. I like the strong color and identifiable characteristics of this image, but the sepia one appeals to me on an artistic level.

[Nina Ganci]

had a quick peep at the other, and I like them both, though this is traditional capture

[Carole G]

I like what you've done here! from a quick glance of the thumbnail, I thought it was a lemon slice in sparkling water

[John]

Well done! Looks like a botanical print!

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful capture of the blossom and leaves. I prefer this version.

[eDorre]

Love both! The color is my fav by a little

[haskar]

Beautifuly captured. I prefer this version.

[CC Folk]

I like this one with the white background. Lovely pic