Flowerworks

Initial Impression: Pretty! Is that photography? No way... Says it is... but I am dubious. Examine. Examine. Examine. Oh no it's photography, how cool! I've never even seen something like this! Ooooooo! Then I got down to appreciating it and pondering the techniques behind it.

Perception Lines: My attention definitely stays focused on the flowers primary cluster, only trailing down and to the sides to look at the colorful blotches that must be other flowers. It's a very focused piece.

Vision: The stylistic choices on this picture elevate it from pretty flower shot to work of art, for sure. It almost feels surreal in its depiction and overall it's a visually pleasing piece.

Originality: I've never seen this particular plant nor photography done up in this style. The composition is strong, the subject is unique to me, and the style of post-photography touch ups is new as well. Thus I would consider this a unique take on floral photography, in my unprofessional opinion.

Technique: Everything looks great except the stem of the primary flower. That looks flat and almost like it was painted in. The rest of the piece maintains a surreal take on a mundane flower.

Impact: Despite the pleasing visual, unique style choices, and solid composition. I don't feel like this piece has a subject matter. It doesn't leave me thinking or wanting more, it merely tickles my senses in a nice way.