Dahlia Dreamscape

very cool - i love the colours. i wouldn't have minded a complete abstract with nothing in focus ... doubtless, you'd get a bunch of folks chiming in that they want something in focus if you did that but heck, can't please 'em all!

Catherine:
Yes, dreamy.... the spikes are rather frightening though and more in a nightmare!!

I do like image. Like the two spots to rest my eyes on.

Well done, Catherine. Different, but effective. The two sharp POFs among the rest of the abstract design work well.

I can see why you are pleased. I would be thrilled to have the vision and the ability to create this image. Plus ... I really like the haunting beauty of it.
Dave Thomas, Leesburg, Virginia.

Catherine: Wonderful color palette and a very effective abstract IMO. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

Beautiful colors & patterns! It does have a bit of a scary look though!

The colours are gorgeous, Catherine, and I do think this focal point works well - maybe because there is a tailing off in depth via the other leading edges in the image. Beautifully composed.

Excellent, colorful abstract Catherine! Wonderful colors with some great pre-visualization of that focus point. Well done!

Nathan

The colors are striking. But for me it is a little to abstract.

A real stunner, Catherine! Such powerful colors, too. It must have been quite difficult to get this handheld and in the wind.
This is a purely personal preference, but I would crop up from the bottom to just past the lower point of focus, in order to emphasize just the single in-focus tip in the bottom left corner.
Anyways, a wonderful image.

This is awesome, Catherine. Great capture, and perfect points of focus.

Trying for years has paid off. Wouldn't change a thing.

Catherine - Our plants with this kind of Dahlia did not come up this year - not feeling good about it. I really like this shallow DOF take here with just the right amount of focus area for the eyes to latch on to. The radiating petals and the colors all blend well to make this an interesting shot.

Hi Catherine Yes!!! very dreamy Just the right amount of detail to rivet our attention. The color palette on this abstract is marvelous
Albert Darmo

Interesting and challenging idea. I like the soft colors and shapes as well as the two sharp spots. I'm having mixed feelings about my overall response, but definitely want to spend more time viewing.

Terrific capture! Wonderful color and pof. Great work!

Fantastic....composition, color, light...etc, etc, etc. Superb image Catherine.

Bob

"At last I got the focus point I wanted ! Been trying for years" - I know what you mean Catherine. I've tried this type of abstract many times and just gave up.
I have an abstract right know I'd like to post, but not sure if it would pass muster..
Doesn't measure up to this with its repeating patterns, great blend of colors, and inherent symmetry that's most appealing.
Anyway, job very well done!