Three flowers (in colour)

Am I allowed to say that I find this image extremely feminine and graceful? By choosing to use these nude-coloured gladioli, you concentrate the viewers eyes on the elegance and beauty of this understated flower portrait. It is a very restful and calm image, standing out so perfectly against the black background.

What an unusual take on the brief! Thanks for entering this cheerful image into the contest. The lighting and composition are perfect and really bring out the delicate beauty of these gerbera flowers and their various pastel shades. Brilliant idea, definitely something for patient, clever fingers.

A big hug of a picture - bright and cheerful. There were plenty of sunflower images in this contest, but this one really stood out for me. The positioning of the flowers in this closeness, definitely enhances the impact and trebles the sunshine effect. The black background too, has a very positive impact, as the eye can concentrate on the detail. Thank you

Congratulations to being my winner with this stunning image. The lighting is exquisite and really brings out all the details of the flowers and their greenery. The plain black background makes it so much easier for the eye to concentrate on the vivacious, brightly coloured flowers and the downy nature of the plant. I also like that you 'anchored' it all in the brown piece of wood or stone. '

Thank you for entering this image, as it demonstrates clearly that small can be wonderful, perfect and impressive. I'm pleased that you haven't cropped the image closer, as, in my humble opinion, it gains in impact on the hint of the surroundings and makes the proportions clearer. Well done, they would look wonderful in my rockery wall too.