Comment from Life is but a dream.
A very classy presentation in gentle hues of sepia.

Your exposure is really great, no blow outs at all and the contrast is good. The dof usage shows a softness as we look inward on the photo. I find your POV refreshing coming in from the top with focus on the flowers and softness everywhere else.

If I could make a suggestion I would encourage you to use a perfect square format. Square formats that house a circular subject are very visually pleasing and strengthen images.

A lovely image thoughtfully presented with care and artistic flair!

 Comment Written 25-May-2015

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reply by the author on 25-May-2015

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Olga. I think you are right about the square format.

Comment from GaliaG
nice capture of the flowers, just pity the white is so bright, almost over expose

good composition, presentation and initial impact

good contrast with the background

thanks for sharing

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 Comment Written 25-May-2015

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reply by the author on 25-May-2015

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from ruthiedeeez
Absolutely stunning work! I love the choice of the flowers that you chose. The DOF is great as is the focus on the flowers. Great work!

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 Comment Written 24-May-2015

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reply by the author on 25-May-2015

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and also for the very generous rating.

reply by ruthiedeeez on 26-May-2015

you are welcome

Comment from bizzygirl
I wonder if sepia which is a brown tone is consdiered B&W? Lovely shot of the flowers. It is a unique perspective that I really appreciate. Good job. Good luck in the contest. Frankly, if the b/g were black it would be more striking. I would check the contest rules and decide from there. This is such a striking picture, well framed and lovely

 Comment Written 24-May-2015

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reply by the author on 25-May-2015

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

reply by bizzygirl on 25-May-2015

yw

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely shot.Beautiful flower dream.Lovely flowers petals b/w color and soft light dark b/g are gorgeous and great.I like this lovely talent work and scene.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 24-May-2015

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reply by the author on 25-May-2015

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Lilibug6
This is awesome! The focus is excellent! Theblack and white is great! The presentation is very beautiful :) Well done and thanks for sharing! Good luck in the contest! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 24-May-2015

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reply by the author on 25-May-2015

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

reply by Lilibug6 on 25-May-2015

You are very welcome! Lili

Comment from Sean T Phelan
You did well,my friend! Your photo is excellent in my opinion!
The starkly dramatic coloration and the fine focus that the picture has makes the image one that's quite enjoyable to view!
~Sean

 Comment Written 24-May-2015

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reply by the author on 25-May-2015

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

reply by Sean T Phelan on 25-May-2015

You're very welcome,my friend!

Comment from Kraholik Collins
Beautiful job on this. First the black background makes the flowers pop. The sepia makes the flowers stand out as well. The detail is great. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 24-May-2015

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reply by the author on 25-May-2015

Thank you so very much for the lovely review