Comment from suenethery
Wonderful shot.
Excellent initial impact.
The lighting is perfect.
Nothing I can say that would make this any better. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-May-2014

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reply by the author on 16-May-2014

many thanks my dear

Comment from AvidPhotographer
This is an awesome picture. Love the vibrant red-yellow-orange colored flower. Clear and sharp, well defined photograph. Love the focal point as well as the lighting. Good rule of thirds. Great subjct and thanks for sharing! :)

 Comment Written 16-May-2014

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reply by the author on 16-May-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from GaliaG
excellent lighting and focus

good composition, angle of shot, presentaiton and initial impact

well done and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 16-May-2014

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reply by the author on 16-May-2014

toda raba
shabbat shalom

Comment from manicowl
The mottled petals are such a wonderful colour the orange and red so very eye catching, the whole flower bathed in a wonderful light.

 Comment Written 16-May-2014

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reply by the author on 16-May-2014

thanks a lot

reply by manicowl on 16-May-2014

My pleasure.

Comment from sonshine
This IS gorgeous, Fred.. I really LOVE the colors of this flower, terrific vivid coloring, wonderful sharpness, clarity, lighting, bg all in a perfect framing;) Keep up the excellent work, Fred and thank you for sharing it:)-Cindy

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014

thanks a lot cindy

reply by sonshine on 18-Apr-2014

You're welcome, Fred;)

Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth and I like how you have framed it in beautiful work here

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2014

many thanks James

Comment from Geokat
Tremendous lighting to show the magnificence of this beautiful bloom. Great colors and detail with amazing texture in the petals.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014

many thanks george

Comment from Danigirl021
What a pretty flower. I have never seen a Giant Buttercup before. I love the colors. Great lighting and placement within the frame. Wonderful focus and sharpness. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from Alveria
Very beautiful flower with gorgeous color. Nice natural lighting and clarity showing detail and texture. Nice interplay of light and shadow. Great initial impact.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from Mollie213
Beautiful, and I bet you have been told more than once that this is NOT a buttercup. It looks like a rose or camalia.
The colors are beautiful.
Lighting is very good.
Clarity is good.
But please don't call this a buttercup LOL

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2014

I'll call it a peony if you prefer; lol
I've asked separately two gardeners working there: it is really a buttercup; I have several pics of smaller ones and different colors