What do you think of my two newest pictures on Flickr?

Question: What do you think of my two newest pictures on Flickr!?

(The flower ones!.)

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

I like the black and white one a lot; the contrast is excellent!.
The purple flower picture is a little distracting because the flower in the foreground is blurry!.

I think you have the potential to be a great photographer!.
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the blurry flower is pretty distracting!. not to mention nothing in it really appeals to me!. it's too normal, not very creative and imo the lighting isn't that great!. although i can see what you're trying to get at!.

the black and white images of the flowers i don't like too much because of your choice in making it b&w!. it makes the flower look too paper-ish and unrealistic!.

step it up! you can do better, i promise!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I love the black and white one a lot - the technique is great!. The purple one is better on the bigger view - I think blown up as a poster would be better!.Www@QuestionHome@Com