Full Colour in Black and White

Trying to capture the essence of a coloured flower in Black and White is a little tricky, contrast and form are important details and lighting as ever can make or break the shot.  I am still practising but I liked these shots.

I think I may also becoming very critical of  my own work - time to relax...

Two images I cropped so that some of the flower was out of frame I think they would look nice as a canvas print - but not from Redbubble who I've noticed are ridiculously expensive, however I will post there...