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Here's a macro shot of a rose bud in my backyard. The bud itself was about the size of a quarter so I'm pleased with the magnification. B&W conversion with Nik Silver Efex Pro.

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Good shot, although my personal taste is not for changing color to b&w. 

I was raised with B&W, that is all we had.  Then came colour and B7W was eliminated from use.  It seems now people have taken and gone back to the back and white as well as other colours (Sepia) and incorporated them into their photography.  I like the variety that we now have, when it used to be either /or.

Your bud is beautiful.  It seems the background is blurred out some, which emphasizes the rose bud.  You have done a nice job here.  Out of curiosity what colour is the rose?

Quote from: JudyB on April 11, 2011, 10:05:10 AM... Out of curiosity what colour is the rose?

Thanks for the comments. The rose was red. I normally favor color for flowers also, but I love how the B&W brings out the texture in this one.

I agree, I normally like color for flowers, but the black and white definitely brings out the texture on this shot.  Very Nice!!   :thumbsup:

I find it a little depressing or sad.  But, then, I'm not fond of B&W.  Don't get me wrong, it has it's place... just not with me. :)