R.i.sk.

and the day came
when the risk to
remain tight in a
bud was greater
than the risk it
took to bloom
somebody really smart said that

sherri Dec 16, 2020

20 Comments

Steven says:

Dec 16, 2020 at 3:10 pm

A splendid quote to accompany this appropriate photo with beautiful tones and a great DoF! As if it is emerging from the abyss.

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Bill says:

Dec 16, 2020 at 3:23 pm

It is a fine quote Sherri. A fine picture too.

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mvdfotokraam says:

Dec 16, 2020 at 4:51 pm

How wunderful is your flower with the little drups/pearls
@ And thanks for all the visits
Stay health

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Barbara Thomas says:

Dec 16, 2020 at 4:52 pm

I never thought about to risk for a bud to bloom. It is an interesting thought. Lovely image..

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Steve says:

Dec 16, 2020 at 4:58 pm

A brilliant macro! The subtle tones of gray are a delight.

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Michael Rawluk says:

Dec 16, 2020 at 6:00 pm

Anaïs Nin. I think it is the adventure of blooming that they seek.

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Elaine L Hancock says:

Dec 16, 2020 at 7:52 pm

This is beautiful! I love the black and white. Such a wonderful quote!

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Elizabeth Buckalew says:

Dec 16, 2020 at 8:35 pm

Perfectly photographed!!! Just perfect… everything about it – the comp, dof, focus, monotone… Love it!

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Harry says:

Dec 16, 2020 at 8:52 pm

your composition amplifies your test, because the risk to open towar the soft center is less than the risk of opejing to the hard edge.

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Martine says:

Dec 16, 2020 at 11:31 pm

Jolie photo, j’aime les gouttes d’eau qui ressemble à des perles.

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Ginnie Hart says:

Dec 16, 2020 at 11:55 pm

It behooves those who weigh risks, Sherri, to pay attention to your really smart somebody! Leave it to you, again…in vision and verb.

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grouser says:

Dec 17, 2020 at 4:53 am

a beautiful unfolding

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Ana Lúcia says:

Dec 17, 2020 at 5:38 am

I like the tones.

Wonderful B&W image.

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ruthiebear says:

Dec 17, 2020 at 10:27 am

Superb focus and details

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....peter:) says:

Dec 17, 2020 at 12:06 pm

i love your brave and delicate flower ready to open it’s heart to the world Sherri….peter:)

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CrashRyan says:

Dec 17, 2020 at 10:27 pm

Very cool quote! And I love the photo too.

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Willem says:

Dec 18, 2020 at 12:47 pm

A perfect photo, everything is right: composition, sharpness and black and white editing.
5*.

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Elaine K says:

Dec 18, 2020 at 12:52 pm

This is beautiful, and that quote really made me think!
Thanks for that, sister!

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Diane says:

Dec 23, 2020 at 2:07 pm

that’s one of my favourite quotes. Your photo is utterly superb Sherri.

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Anita Bower says:

Dec 30, 2020 at 5:33 pm

Lovely.

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