I think you know my opinion of this image (don't like the vertical lines). But, I do think this is a great entry for the theme. Cheers.

I really love this image. It probably doesn't need the extra processing, but I do like the effect. I'd love to hear more about how you did it.

I added the sepia and did some curves adjustments with circular gradients to isolate the tree. After that, I added vertical grain and did a random cloud filter on the layer mask.

great light on this in my opinion!!

This is pretty nice!

like a drawing... I like this.

lovely tones and contrast

Where is the flower. The picture is really lacking a subject. The processing is interesting, but maybe a bit grainy.

I'm not sure about the noise... but I like your use of DOF on this!

Thanks very much for your comments!
@gregcsmith:
the picture has a subject!

Sorry but I'm agree with Greg, where's the flower ??
Anyway good PP indeed ;-)

Sorry, I overlooked that this topic needs a bloomy flower.

Info: Water is everywhere in this pic although you may not see it at first...

I like softness on this subject... and your use of light!

I didn't make a focal point and don't really want one. I took this photo as an abstract reflection and I really wanted the moodiness of the photo to show through more than anything. I was also hoping that it would be a little on the creepy side as well.

cary I seem to enjoy the fact that there is no focal point, it makes the picture seem very uneasy or unsettling much like the topic of American Consumerism.

Multi windows impressions and reflections
well done !maybe the light in up right (to blank in this atmosphere)

I like this very much. As to focal point, I think that the eyes of the mannequin on the right draw me right in, and very eerily so! I definitely find this creepy Cary! Well Done!

Chris

great series of reflection on a unique shot... well done!

too much post processing, in my opinion... but I like light on this...

Great shot.

Love this one!

I like very very much this!! minimalistic and great!

The title for the photo could be "Dry Roots".

great composition... I'm not sure of noise..

I agree. A bit noisy. There seems to be a bit of green in there somehwere, would like to see more of it.

Thanks, Alberto and Greg. I think that the picture get a noise effect when I resize it for the 600x398 dimensions. The original is better but too large.

I like the composition but the top of the flower is overexposed.

I like your thought. The black and white really gives this a sense of drama as the flower wilts. Different than most. Good thinking.

I dont personally think the top is overexposed - I can still see detail well. The lighter and darker areas contrast well. Nice photo.

Thank you very much, I appreciate all comments and critques!!

I like composition too, but the flower should be on light, IMO...