March 31, 2011

Two Frames, More Indecision ...

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But, one thing is certain: if ranunculus had the scent of freesia or orange blossom, it would be hands-down, no-contest, my all-time favorite flower.

So. Color or b/w?!?

note: images edited in Lightroom, using One Willow's beautiful presets.

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23 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Oh my word. OH MY WORD! How can you decide?

    At first I thought the color. It took my breath away. But then I fell in love with the black and white. And I am still in love with it.

    SERIOUSLY gorgeous. WOW! I am tweeting your pretty flower.

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  2. Amy HMarch 31, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I'm going with color. I love color. :-D

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  3. Tracy P.March 31, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Yeah, I'm a sucker for pink.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Color. I love the softness:)

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  5. Bird's Eye View PhotographyMarch 31, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Oh the first. Wow.

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  6. staceyMarch 31, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Color!!!

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  7. EBPitcherMarch 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Color!

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  8. Kim StevensMarch 31, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I totally go for the color!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Color, please!Destiny

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  10. Aunt TeaMarch 31, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    i do love the color. on the black and white i would crop it square (or quite a bit closer). the white overpowers the detail in BW.

    i might not think so tomorow tho. that is today's perspective. :D

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  11. Tami KanasMarch 31, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    You, know, I normally favor black and white, but I have to go for color on this one. It's a softer, sweeter, feel...like the flower.

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  12. Lisa March 31, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Love the color. Stunning

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  13. Christina (fivewalkers)March 31, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    On this one, the color...it's so subtle, and faint. It's really beautiful, delicate, it's like the middle of the flower is in a shadow of light.

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  14. darcyMarch 31, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I nearly always pick the BW - but this time, in this instance, the color.

    Either way, they are both framable gorgeousness.

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  15. susyApril 1, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    I think that although they both look gorgeous the softness of the colour is just beautiful.

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  16. Adrienne ZwartApril 1, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    They are both gorgeous, Susan! I'm in a black and white phase right now, so if I absolutely had to choose, that's the one I'd pick.

    I remember driving up from San Diego to see a ranunculus farm a few years ago. The whole hillside was striped with bold colors. I don't think I've ever seen inside the tightly clustered petals before though. Love this view!

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  17. Tammy GibsonApril 1, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    definitely the color. i'm usually a sucker for B&W, but with this picture the soft colors are just perfect. beautiful!

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  18. C.L. DavisApril 1, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    color...b&w loses detail

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  19. penandviewApril 1, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    color! Ranuncs are my FAVORITE--hence the obsessive posting on Pinterest. (And I can't really smell so other flowers can't sway me to their side.)
    Have a great weekend friend!
    t

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  20. Alyssa S.April 1, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I'm a hughe B&W fan, but seriously, I have to say, seeing the hint of color peeking out makes the color version that much more special!

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  21. Sofia @ From PDX with LoveApril 1, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Your photos are amazing! My jaw literally dropped!

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  22. Anita JohnsonApril 1, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Color! But I'm craving it this time of year!

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  23. KarieApril 1, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    absolutely love the color!!!!

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