Valentines card--help me decide (3 photos)

[Tom Wilson]

I went out today and found these beautiful Hyacinths at the local floral provider. Thought I'd make mommas card versus buying one--"that just won't cut it any more" since I made her the first one a couple of years ago. Anyways, here's the three I've decided to be judged. Opinions are wanted and since it will be the 14th in 1.5 hours, speed is also requested.

This last one is my pick, but I don't know whether or not you'll be able to see the edges, since I used a "high key" portrait technique.

Thanks in advance guys (and gals)

[Steve Foss]

First one. The softer image infers romance. The other two are sharper and feel harder.

[jonny_redhorse]

Yup...I like the last one...I do the same thing occasionally..fill a spray bottle with water and spray the asian lillies in my back yard ....adds a different"twist" to the macro photo..."dew"... spring summer rains...the way the light makes the water "sphereicals" shine..adds interest...nice photos Tom...sometimes in midwinter it's nice to see something "green" again.......lol! jonny

[buzzsaw]

I'm with Catfish, for V-day the soft one does the trick.

[ARMAN-21]

Hey Tom, I know this has nothing to do with helping you decide on the card, but can you shoot me an e-mail at [email protected] ? I have a question for you. I thought I'd find ya in the bass section,but I found you here. thanks

[Tom Wilson]

Scott--you have mail.

[Tom Wilson]

Here's the version of the "high key" that I meant to post. I have the sharp image of each of them, but I too like the effects of the soft focus.

[The_Duckslayer]

I like the first one the best! That is the one that I would choose because some how the water droplets are not impressing me. Don't get me wrong, they are great photos I just like the first one best! I only wish that I could take pictures like that and make a pretty card for the Lil Mrs. Take care and N Joy the Hunt././Jimbo

[Tyler Holm]

Might be too late, but I would pick the first image with a white background. I think the white background looks softer rather than the vivid/harsher black.

[ARMAN-21]

I sent ya a reply Tom, let me know if you got it or not. thanks