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Ode to a Rose

© Melissa G. Meiselman

Ode to a Rose

Uploaded: November 08, 2006 06:52:15

Description

This photo of a rose was shot in black and white...no conversion!
I did a bit of sharpenng and cloned out some hot spots. Otherwise this is straight from the camera.
The addition of a bit of grain is intentional.

Comments

November 08, 2006

nice shot..Melissa
ravi #553468

Chastity Abbott November 08, 2006

Beautiful black and white!!! Love the accents from the light and the deeper tones in this!! Beautiful full frame and awesome capture!!!!!!! #3561053

Bill Wyatt November 08, 2006

I love the tones and soft velvet look to the petals. Excellent framing as well. #3561079

Gary Lange November 08, 2006

I agree, this image is outstanding, Melissa. Nice soft feeling to it and great looking tones. Wonderful job! #3561113

Dr Silly level-classic November 08, 2006

In a B&W world this is beautiful. :O)
#3561160

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 08, 2006

Fantastic macro, Melissa!!!! The details are awesome!!!!! ^.^ Kitty #3561167

Nadya Johnson November 08, 2006

Stunning shot in black and white, Melissa! The textures are phenomenal! Great capture, very nicely done! #3561198

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 08, 2006

Outstanding Melissa!! This is really, really good!! Jeff #3561267

Brian Lobdell November 08, 2006

Wonderful black & white composition, Melissa! I've tried some flower shots in b&w and find it hard to achieve a really distinctive image like this! Great work! #3561342

Melissa G. Meiselman November 08, 2006

Thanks Ravi, Chastity, bill, Gary, Doc., Kitty, Nadya, Jeff and Brian for dropping by and leaving these wonderful comments!!! #3561362

Karen Bacon November 08, 2006

I like this!It has a magical quality about it!Beautifully done! #3561398

Joy Rector November 08, 2006

this is gorgeous #3561478

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 08, 2006

Beautiful in B&W! #3561539

Janine Russell level-deluxe November 08, 2006

Melissa, excellent detail, tones, lighting and textures. #3561593

Paul Michko November 08, 2006

Wonderful b&w composition, Melissa. #3561919

Ermanno Radice November 08, 2006

Wonderful composition, excellent in B&W, Melissa!! #3562050

Bridgette B November 08, 2006

Gorgeous b&w floral, Melissa! #3562117

Melissa G. Meiselman November 08, 2006

Thanks Karen, Joy, Shelly, Janine, Paul, Ermanno and Bridgette for taking a look and leaving your great comments!!! #3562186

Melissa G. Meiselman November 08, 2006

This comment got caught on a different thread. I do not know how it happens, but thanks Larry for commenting.

Larry Lawhead

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member since: 11/15/2002 GREAT shot, Melissa! Love the tones.

LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/

11/8/2006
#3562213

Colette M. Metcalf November 08, 2006

BEAUTIFUL image, Melissa!! #3562307

William C. Raco level-classic November 08, 2006

Very fine detail, texture and composition, Melissa
Very pretty work

Bill #3562481

Melissa G. Meiselman November 08, 2006

Thanks Colette and Bill for taking a look and leaving these terrific comments!!! #3562571

Kathy Reeves November 08, 2006

Wow Melissa this is gorgeous. I never thought a B&W rose could be so striking!! #3562643

Michael Khoury November 08, 2006

Bold...how could a rose in b&w monochrome look so beautiful ?!...
M #3562745

Denise M. Snyder November 08, 2006

STUNNING MElissa! I love it! #3562797

Melissa G. Meiselman November 08, 2006

Thanks Kathy, Michael and Denise for your great comments!! #3562964

Lani J November 08, 2006

Absolutely beautiful, Melissa!! Fantstic, stunning image! :o) #3563227

Raymond Pauly November 08, 2006

Beautiful rose picture, Melissa! Looks great in B&W! Great contrast! You made the right choice shooting this one like this! #3563231

Melissa G. Meiselman November 08, 2006

Thanks Lani, Raymond and Douglas for leaving these wonderful comments under this image!!! #3563291

Graeme yew Chow November 08, 2006

Beautiful b/w image and the texture is excellent,, Melissa. #3563311

Peter Hundley November 08, 2006

Super!
#3563323

Melissa G. Meiselman November 08, 2006

Thanks Graeme and Peter for commenting on this image!!! #3563429

Stan Kwasniowski November 08, 2006

Melissa, only one word, goreous #3563455

eileen bedford November 08, 2006

Beautifully done in b/w Melissa.... #3563730

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic November 08, 2006

Just beautiful Melissa!,
Amalia #3563761

Z. Banu November 08, 2006

So So Beautiful Rose in b/w terrific shot!Mellissa #3563766

November 08, 2006

Loved this one Melissa. Amazing texture and feel to this image. #3563873

RC Fritz November 08, 2006

Fantastic B&W, Melissa. Excellent texture! #3563915

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 08, 2006

WOW Melissa!! The tones, details and textures are absolutely superb!! #3563964

Su Sana E. P level-classic November 08, 2006

Melissa, you've made me speechless with this image. Really great composition here. Love the details and your composition. #3564006

Jill Odice level-classic November 08, 2006

Ansel would be proud of you :-) #3564100

Carol Sawyer November 09, 2006

Beautiful B&W macro, Melissa!! #3564704

Melissa G. Meiselman November 09, 2006

Thanks Stan, Eileen, Amalia, Zaanat, Swati, RC, Nancy, Susana, Jill and Carol for taking a look at this image and leaving your wonderful comments!!! #3566021

Pamela Shane November 09, 2006

I love the contrasting tones, & super
details in this lovely b&w Melissa!
:) #3566108

Cheryl E. Molennor November 09, 2006

Love it Melissa! Love the black and white and clarity. #3566131

Beverly A. Wright November 09, 2006

Oh Melissa. I am in love with this!
This is such a soft B/W and the contrast
of the tones is wonderful. I hate to
sound like everyone else but I also love the framing. That's what happens when your show up late to the party,
you sound like a copycat!! LOL.
This is stunning. I mean that. #3566166

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 09, 2006

Very dainty and artistic, nicely portrayed!! #3566174

Cary Rogers November 09, 2006

What complimentary thing can I say that hasn't already been said? Ahhh...I KNOW---nice signature, Melissa!

Very, very , very beautiful work, Melissa! #3566510

Melissa G. Meiselman November 09, 2006

Thanks you Pamela, Cheryl, Beverly, Donna and Cary for taking a look and leaving such nice comments!!! #3566582

Wende Trew November 10, 2006

Wonderful image Melissa!! I love the different tones!! Great job!!! #3571849

Connie J. Bagot November 10, 2006

Beautiful b&w work----love the detail and the many awesome tones in this one. #3571997

Melissa G. Meiselman November 10, 2006

Thanks Wende and Connie for your wonderful comments!!! #3572226

Theresa M. VanderStaay November 16, 2006

Beautifully done Melissa...Love the B&W..Great tonal values...Tessa #3595846

Melissa G. Meiselman November 16, 2006

Thanks Theresa for commenting on this this image!!! #3596021

Nadya Johnson December 29, 2006

Congratulations once again!! Beautiful finalist, Melissa! Best of luck in the next round! #3751030

Marijana Fajgl December 29, 2006

Congratulations Melissa! #3751476

Janine Russell level-deluxe December 29, 2006

Melissa, congratulations on your finalist. #3751568

Paula Dwyer December 29, 2006

Congratulations Melissa!! :) #3751883

Carla Metzler December 29, 2006

Congratulations, Melissa! #3752019

Kenneth Mucke December 29, 2006

WTG Melissa...Big congrats #3752703

Melissa G. Meiselman December 29, 2006

Thanks Nadyam, Marijana, Janine, Paula, Carla and Kenneth for your best wishes!! #3752713

Cary Rogers December 29, 2006

CONGRATS on ALL your Finalists, Melissa!!

In keeping with the monthly theme--YOUR work is very inspiring! ;-)

Cary #3752914

Glenn E. Urquhart December 29, 2006

A big Congratulations on your Finalist Award, Melissa!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #3753536

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic December 29, 2006

Congratulations on your Finalist, Melissa!!! #3754053

Ken Smith level-classic December 29, 2006

Melissa, congrats on your multiple finalists awards! #3754164

Bill Wyatt December 29, 2006

I love this so much Melissa! Congratulations on your finalist! #3754586

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict December 29, 2006

Hardy congrats on all your finalists, Melissa.
Best wishes for the next round!
-Debby #3754696

Cheryl E. Molennor December 29, 2006

You are on a roll now Melissa! Congratulations to you!! #3754785

Ray Thoms December 29, 2006

A big congratulations Melissa....well done! #3755306

Barbara Waldoch December 29, 2006

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Melissa! #3755792

Raymond Pauly December 29, 2006

Beautiful finalist, Melissa! Congratulations! #3755804

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe December 29, 2006

Big congratulations, and Happy New Year!

ccc #3755927

Terry L. Ellis level-classic December 29, 2006

A real beauty, Melissa! Congratulations, again! #3756176

Su Sana E. P level-classic December 29, 2006

Congratulations again, Melissa!! #3756213

Lorraine A. Cook December 29, 2006

Stunning Finalist! Good Luck in the next round, Melissa!<:)) #3757187

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) December 29, 2006

Magnificient b/w image. Great tones and composition.Congradulations. #3757472

Datha Y. Thompson December 30, 2006

Amazing work Melissa!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!! :0) #3757904

Laurie Daily level-deluxe December 30, 2006

A beautiful black and white image, Melissa. The lines and textures pull you right into this beauty. Congrtaulations! #3758494

RC Fritz December 30, 2006

Beautiful job, Melissa. Fantastic shadows and textures. Congratulations! #3758588

Cyn Valentine December 30, 2006

Congratulations Melissa! #3759705

Sam Britt December 30, 2006

Congratulations, Melissa! #3761267

Melissa G. Meiselman December 30, 2006

I read all your comments, my BP friends, and appreciate them so much. I have been working at a job I hate and have quit. Now I can get back to what I really love...photography!!! #3762196

John V. Roscich level-deluxe December 31, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS MELISSA
JOHN #3763496

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 31, 2006

Monochrome finalist, congrats Melissa. #3764517

randy dannheim December 31, 2006

Congratulations, again. #3764992

Beverly A. Wright January 01, 2007

Soooooooo sorry Melissa it took me so long to get here!! I have always loved
this image, and I do want to
congradulate you on your finalist!!
I am also glad you are able to get back
to doing what you love to do, and you are so great at it because you love it!
Happy New Year Melissa!! #3767806

Susan Jane Allen level-classic January 02, 2007

Nice work, Melissa! #3772251

Melissa G. Meiselman January 02, 2007

Many thanks for all your great comments!! #3772946

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