Comment from paraisle
Very nice work Peg, really good composition, the exposure is spot on with very nice bright and vivid colors. Nice job with the b/g keeping it blurred to focus on the blossom.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

Thank you so much paraisle (was it Todd??) for checking this out. Do appreciate it.

Deborah

reply by paraisle on 20-Aug-2016

Yes it is Todd ;) and you are most welcome.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Super shot! This is a wonderful shot of flowers. You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in in creating a lovely capture. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

Thank you so much seshadri....and here I thought I was the only one w/ 6's left at the end of the week. I do appreciate you sharing one of yours w/ my post here.

Deborah

Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful photo I really like all the detail you have captured here the color is great and I like how it is almost horizontal great job here

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

Thanks so much jesuel for checking it out and commenting. I do appreciate it.

Deborah

Comment from Kbanich
Very nice! I guess what jumps out at me initially is the attractive contrast and depth between focal point and environmental surroundings. I further like the leading line, which allows our eyes to travel up, into the frame and sway to the right with the flower. I personally find the softness transitioning to sharpness very effective in the presentation. Very pretty. Kathy

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

This photo has just recently been added to my Top-20 list Kathy. I do appreciate you checking it out and giving it such a marvelous review. Thanks so much.

Deborah

Comment from Zilyram
Stunning flower and like the way you have open flowers and buds to show beauty to come. Focus and dof are good. Color and composition also good.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

Thanks so much Mary for checking it out and commenting. I do appreciate it.

Deborah

Comment from Bethann66
I love the simplicity of the subject and the graceful shapes that a repeated in the flowers and the leaves in the background. I also enjoyed the description and name of this flower. Very beautiful photo. Thanks for sharing it!

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

Glad you enjoyed the notes Beth. Thanks so much for checking it out. I do appreciate it.

Deborah

Comment from Chinojking7
Absolutely beautiful photo. Clear focus great saturation and contrast. It does look like a gaggle of geese. Lovely flower. Nice shot!!

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

You should see the entire bed Chino....now that's a gaggle of Geese for sure. Thanks so much for checking it out. I do appreciate it.

Deborah

Comment from Life is but a dream.
I love this for it really shows Fibonnaci's Golden Ratio. It's tops.

Deb, I have nothing to say about this, it's stellar photography, beautifully presented from all aspects...technical and artistic.

I hope you are proud of this work.

Superlative.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2016

I have just recently added it to my Top-20 Olga. I am VERY proud of both the photo and the flower. It looks happy and healthy....which, in turn, gives me a marvelous photo. The Golden Ratio for sure. I find that and Fibonnaci's Numbers on all my flowers. So pleased you noticed it here. Thank you for the marvelous review.....and for checking out my post.

Deborah

Comment from T.davisartsandcrafts
This is another great close up. I love how some of the flowers have blossomed and some are still maturing. Background looks awesome with dark green contrast. Thanks for sharing. This is a great reference for someone trying to paint flowers.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2016

I've had a couple of artists ask if they could paint one of my flowers T.d. Of course I always say yes....lol...as long as they let me see what they've done. Thanks so much for checking it out.

Deborah

reply by T.davisartsandcrafts on 19-Aug-2016

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Comment from Joceline D
Beautiful shot of this flower. Lighting and focus are excellent. Some light and dark green compliment the flowers.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2016

Thanks so much joceline for checking it out. I do appreciate it.

Deborah