I haven't posted here for a long time.

[alfredo]

Health issues, but i'm better now

[blm]

1. 🤗

[elleng]

2. WONDERFUL to see you're better now!!!

[AndyS]

3. Well, Al, that's a hell of a comeback.

Happy to hear things are better. I'd noticed you were not around and it's good to see ya' back.

As for the image, the tonality and subtlety of shading is beautiful. Those of us who 'grew up' on B&W never forget the beauty it can bring.

[Deuxcents]

5. I agree. Not many appreciate the art of black n white on film. Very nice photo.

[alfredo]

15. Mapplethorpe was my inspiration to photograph B&W flowers

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. It's great to see you back, my dear alfredo!

And what a marvelous photo. The B&W really brings out the details!

Thank you for sharing your photo with us!

[sheshe2]

6. Breathtaking.

I love black and white far more than color.

[niyad]

7. Welcome back. And thank you for sharing that stunning image with us.

[YoshidaYui]

8. Genki de!

Jibun o daiji mi shite kudasai- take care.

[Hekate]

9. Thank you for the lovely flowers -- and welcome back

[brer cat]

10. That is exquisite.

Please share more now that you are back. Hope you stay well.

[RestoreAmerica2020]

11. Que bella! Thank you for sharing.

Paz

[Solly Mack]

12. :0)

[Callalily]

13. Great composition and black and white tonality.

And glad to have you back. Looking forward to viewing more of your photos!

[alfredo]

16. Mapplethorpe did a few Callalily photos. Check them out

[2naSalit]

14. Glad you're doing better!

Lovely lilies.

[alfredo]

18. thanks

[Grumpy Old Guy]

17. Welcome back!

[alfredo]

19. It's good to be anywhere

[mnhtnbb]

20. So glad to hear you are better

and really enjoy seeing your photos!

[alfredo]

22. I've missed looking at all the fine works here. Everybody is improving

I'm looking forward to going to Henry Clay's Estate (Ashland) to see how his Garden is doing

[George McGovern]

21. Thanks alfredo. I've missed your photography.

[Mira]

23. Seeing you here and reading your message

makes me so very happy. It is bringing light to my night. Thanks for posting the beautiful lilies, and letting us know you are better.

[Talitha]

24. Beautifully done, alfredo!

Be well...