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Published: 2011-06-10 21:34:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 699; Favourites: 28; Downloads: 32
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This was for a recent photography assignment, in which we had to photograph parts of a whole object.
And usually people think of roses as lovely and smooth with crisp edges. They're a symbol of love; elegance.
But my brother's Rose died because he shoves it into a glass of water and lets it wilt. All that aside, my reasoning for taking pictures of a rose are twofold: I enjoyed its shape; and, I think it's an interesting take on a usually lively flower.
The specific assignment said it had to be in black and white, and I prefer that in this case because it brings out the spirals of the petals.
I'd love to hear feedback, since my photography teacher is mean and hasn't given me any in two weeks.
, =SanguineEpitaph
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As usual, you've gor sweet clarity in this photograph. Where exactly did you put the rose? Is it on a table, or a floor...? I vant to knoooooooowwwwwww
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Ah, thanks! 
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Ah, that makes sense! Merci beaucoup, it's a lovely photo.
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Aww, that's a really awesome compliment! I'll try to keep it up as long as you do! c:
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You better! Or I shall call the canadian ninjas and northern flying monkeys down upon thy head! :Mwahaha:
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This is great! ;D
I really love this shot
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Ah, thanks! 8D I originally had the picture in color, but I do greatly prefer the black and white version. 
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I think it's great! ;D
It would be wonderful in color as well <3
Sure thing!
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I like the reason you have given us for a dried up rose in this picture. It is nice to see the other side of the flower once in a while.
My quote for you: βRoses have thorns, and silver fountains mud;
Clouds and eclipses stain both moon and sun,
And loathsome canker lies in sweetest bud.
All men make faults.β
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Thank you.
Where is that quote from? It's very...beautiful? Or perhaps simply nice. I like it.
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You are very welcome!
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Ah, how apropos.
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I can't say I'm fond of the noise overly much.. and part of me feels that the quality is a bit low with the way there doesn't appear to be too much contrast here. I feel that a little bit more wouldn't hurt, but that could just be me... I am conscious of the white corner, which is a bit distracting, but I feel that you could solve it by adding a vignette and making the contrast deeper as well.
Other than that, it's not too bad... I feel that... if you were going to chop a bit of the top, you could have chopped more, as the framing/positioning of the camera is a bit out of balance there.
Not bad, anyway. o.O
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I took the photo at sunset -- do you think the lack of light may have caused the noise? I'll admit that I don't really know how to fix noise. 
Thank you, as always, for letting me hear your thoughts! I appreciate them so much.
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Possibly... Yes, most likely, in which case, there are ways around it.
It's probably because your ISO is so big.. can you adjust that at all? O.o
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I can change the ISO, but I need to look up what its values mean.
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Alright! If you need any help, give me a shout.
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Thanks, I'll remember that.
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Whooa, this is beautiful!
Even though it's wilted, it still looks delicate and fragile, but I really like the unusual image it gives of the rose. It's nice to see one that isn't all perfect!
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Yay! I'm glad you feel the same as how I do.
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it looks really good! believe it or not i just made a photo that is similar to this.
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Thanks for your feedback. 
Glad you like it!
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yes, you can fix it. if not totally, but there are some ways to make the pic a bit sharp. i used the help of these sites: [link] and [link]
my camera takes blurry photos when it can't focus for too long time. when i click the "capture"button too fast. i hope you understood that, i don't know how to explain it...xd sorry
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Oh yes, that makes sense! Thank you for the links, that's so helpful!
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really?
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awww
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I like the angle of this shot. ^^
For some reason when I look at this photo it makes me sad.
It reminds me of how everything in life fades eventually.. and how it is just part of life's ongoing roundabout. 
Nice work.
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Aw!
Thanks!
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Aw, exactly.
No problem!
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Haha! It does look like a mini-cabbage. I wouldn't have thought of that.
Yeah, I am pleased with how this casts a different light on roses.
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I think it looks good. :3
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