I really like this shot. The different colors help and add interest. just a touch sharper focus would be nice.

Thanks kyricom. I appreciate your critique... wish I still had the plant so I could try again! Guess this one will have to do

Gorgeous tones here sweetheART lovely macro ;} happy hippy hugglez

Thanks valzart! and happy hippy hugglez to you too!

Beautiful colors and detail here.

Thank you EmiK

Very , very nice! Bravo!

Beautiful

Great colors, but a little bitt off focus on the left side.

Thank you for taking the time to comment cocor, friiskiwi and tothzoli001!

Love it

Very nice colors... Best of luck...

wow now thats what i call great detail and i love the colors it looks so neat :]

Thanks everyone

stunning crisp clear shot..........good luck author

Excellent work here, nicely done

lovely

Yes I do like it.

In color maybe....?Very good!!!

Thanks everyone. It didn't work as well in color. The eye went first
to the band rather than the diamond. B/W highlights the stone more.

Very nice macro. Superb focus, especially in high res! You should place.

Congrats for your first place!

Congrats on your 1st, well done.

Thanks everyone for all of you votes and comments. You have made me SOOO happy!