Silver Lining
I created another Layer with a different Layer Mode to re-colour the background B & W, and added a strong blur to it to bring out the colours and detail of the Rose.

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cherylc1, 2 months ago
Hi James- this is just beautiful-what a lovely rose- great select color and composition
reflector in reply to cherylc1’s comment, 2 months ago
Many thanks for your support ( and speed ) Cheryl ! We have quite a few varieties of Roses in our yard – this is one of them and a great example it is too !
Thanks for the Fav and the appreciation of my work !
Daniel Bowen, 2 months ago
Beautiful flower, well done. I have just orded a pentax dslr because my film slr died that i have been saving for for a while and been waiting for the right moment.
This is a great marco, well done
reflector in reply to Daniel Bowen’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks v.much Daniel ! I’m glad you like this one.
It sounds like you will be having some fun with your new toy very soon !
pmarella, 2 months ago
Beautiful work!
Marinella Owens, 2 months ago
very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!
reflector in reply to Marinella Owens’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks a lot Marinella ! This photo was just sitting on my computer for a few years and I thought I’d work on it a bit for RB.
reflector in reply to pmarella’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks Pat, I appreciate your support !
Thanks also for the Favorite !
blamo, 2 months ago
that looks wild
reflector in reply to blamo’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks very much blamo ! It took a bit of work, but it was worth the effort.
Antanas, 2 months ago
perfect capture
reflector in reply to Antanas’s comment, 2 months ago
Many thanks for your comment !
Alan Findlater, 2 months ago
very nice work well done
reflector in reply to Alan Findlater’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks very much Alan !