Really a nice frame for this shot

I like how the frame works. Seeing the image bleed through is nice. The green works well with the tones of the flowers.

I like the translucence with the texture showing...that adds another dimension to the image.
Nice experimenting you are doing lately, Jack.

superbe composition !

great treatment, got an antic feel to it

I like the vignetting, as the curves of the oval make a lovely contrast with the straight lines of the wood. The green of the frame matches the green leaves perfectly, but I wonder if desaturating that green might work a bit better. It's quite a strong effect, as is. I'm torn as to whether it's overpowering or not.

Mind you, I'm not against strong effects. I'm just not used to seeing them on your blog. The experimentation is always worth the risk, though, I think. Certainly in this case.

And it was clear that yesterday's image was not the same as the one before it. But they were similar enough to warrant comparison, I thought. We really didn't think you were cheating by posting the same image twice. :) ;)

successful artwork :-)

Excellent choice flowering and friend Jack! A photograph romantic and delicious!. A good editing job very creative and artistic! Best regards. Muchos besos amigo!

Beautiful color and treatment Jack!

an artwork very flashy !

10 stars...so stunning, I'd put it on the wall and sigh, wonderful Jack

interesting framing

Nice shot !

Stunning work!!! beautiful composition and color! Nice framing! Superb!

Magnifique compo... et superbe contraste de couleurs. ))

Looks great......but might like it more with a more subdued green on the vignette.....

The special frame is an interesting addition. Lovely flower shot to begin with.

nice... very nice..;-)))))

exquisita y elegante presentacion, muy bonita!

Very nicely framed, Jack. Elegant colors on these delicate flowers. Well done.

What an intriguing idea, to allow the form of the flowers to show through the frame. Lovely work Jack

Great composition

Your processing abilities are so nice. A simple photograph turned into a work of art. Very lovely!

@john4jack: re: monochrome conversions: if the shot looks remotely worth saving, I'll try it monochrome. It has shocked me how many shots that are poor in colour turn out rather remarkably in b&w. But that's probably because I'm too timid when I work in colour... I need to learn to use all the crayons, as you put it, which is one of the reasons I love to look at what other people are experimenting with. I'm enjoying your archives quite a lot.

A cool experiment gone right. I like it.

very tasteful processing and compo . love it :)

i love how you selected your color and highlighted it with such a beautiful rich green.

Someone has the processing hoo-do going here! Nice.

Oh yes!! This is beautiful! I love the processing!

I think the reduced opacity works well--might try reducing even more.

very pretty!

Beautiful flowers. I don't know if the frame is nice.

I just love it..don,t ask why...very beautiful..lovely work...