Subconsciously inspired by Sandro Botticelli 'The Birth Of Venus'?

[JBW]

Not meaning to upgrade myself nor denigrate a master but for reasons unknown my shot reminds me of his painting.

[george013]

Not meaning to upgrade myself nor denigrate a master but for reasons unknown my shot reminds me of his painting.

I like the image. But it reminds me more on the dying swan.
I don't know that flower, but as far as I see, it looks as being the last leave.

I must say the more I look at it, the more I like it.

George

ps.

Your exif isn't in the image.

[FootLoose]

I saw it instantly, Brian. Nice one. Pity about the worm hole, though.

[JBW]

I like the image. But it reminds me more on the dying swan.
I don't know that flower, but as far as I see, it looks as being the last leave.

I must say the more I look at it, the more I like it.

George

ps.

Your exif isn't in the image.

I went through Gimp and it might have stripped it.
It's a pink rose.

[JBW]

I saw it instantly, Brian. Nice one. Pity about the worm hole, though.

true but it is an almost gone Rose.

[george013]

true but it is an almost gone Rose.

That's why you can't call it something like the birth. Birth expresses the start of a new life.
It's a great composition.

George

[Ndukes]

Beauty in decay. Interesting theme for a series perhaps. I like it very much. A well considered and executed work.

[Shadowman]

Very nice.

[JBW]

Very nice.

all of the advice is sinking in.

[Wavelength]

You are one person who is transforming at a fast rate...another superb image... this image says me even death and decay has its own beauty

[JBW]

You are one person who is transforming at a fast rate...another superb image... this image says me even death and decay has its own beauty

Indeed it does.

[mugge]

Brian, a very strange photo and I like it. Rotten tomatoes add a few mushrooms and some dark sauce and a suitable setting. I am quite serious. It is just a thought.

[JBW]

Brian, a very strange photo and I like it. Rotten tomatoes add a few mushrooms and some dark sauce and a suitable setting. I am quite serious. It is just a thought.

I imagine that this could have gone any number of directions.