Comment from GaliaG
Excellent capture of the light and the water drops on the flower

good composition, presentation and initial impact

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

Thank you so much gg. Do appreciate the fine review you've given my new piece.

Deborah

Comment from Natalia Leigh
Great wok, unusual composition, something new and creative, bright and attractive colors, like diamond drops of the due, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

Well I am honestly flattered when YOUR artistic eye thinks enough of one of my pieces to share a gold star w/ it Natalia! Thank you so much. I do so appreciate this.

Deborah

Comment from Malmax
A beautiful capture of this
lovely flower. I like the orientation and position of this beauty, makes for an interesting photo. Lovely color and beautiful shadows. Wonderful work.
Malmax

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

I almost rotated it before I posted Marsha but decided I liked it's natural and unusual slant....besides, I try really hard to show my flowers just as they are in my gardens. Always pleased to have you check out one of my pieces and thank you so much for the very fine review you've given this guy.

Deborah

reply by Malmax on 19-Oct-2017

You're welcome

Comment from nikman
A very nice bloom shot presented here in a nice and artistic style! Like the contrast between the bright petals and the background. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

Thanks so much Nik for the fine review you've given my new piece. I do appreciate it.

Deborah

Comment from MW Photography
This is a really nice shot, and with orange being my favourite colour, this is always going to be a winner :-) I like the way that you have the watched on the petals, which really add to this shot. Well done :-)

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

Pumpkin orange Mister W. Very appropriate for the season, yes?? Thanks so much for having a look at my new piece. I do appreciate it.

Deborah

reply by MW Photography on 19-Oct-2017

I'm curious about the technique here. You have said that you take the photos in low light, but how do you actually light the flower? Is this flash?

reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

No. I use a couple of heavy duty flashlights (12v battery I believe) to light the area around whichever flower I happen to be photographing. Low tech but I am very happy w/ the results Mister W.

reply by MW Photography on 19-Oct-2017

It's very good. May have to try myself..., well in the Spring/Summer when we have some flowers :-)

reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

It's an inexpensive way to add some drama to day-time flowers by photographing them after dark. You'll enjoy it I bet.

reply by MW Photography on 19-Oct-2017

:-)

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

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

...and thank you Seshadri for checking out my new piece and giving it such a lovely review. I do appreciate it.

Deborah

Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful photo of this flower the color is great the detail is great and I like how you have set it against the dark background it really pops beautiful work here

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

No neighbors....no street lights James...I am very lucky to be able to get these beautiful stark black backgrounds simply by photographing my flowers after the sun goes down. Thank you so much for having a look and do appreciate the very fine review.

Deborah

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,Deb!
As I think I've mentioned to ya Poppies ( especially Papaver somnifurum ) are very special to me and I'm really enjoying this attractive photo of this late blooming 'Paper Poppy' blossom too! : )
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

I knew you liked Poppies Sean and thought you'd enjoy this guy! Always so happy to find you at the end of a review and especially when I get a 'Good Show' from you...lol Thank you so much.

Deborah

Comment from TBI John
Deb , you never ceases to amaze me . In your beautiful write up you mention Georgia O'Keeffe one of my favorite artist ! Click . Your composition is well planned and nicely excuted . It's a stunning piece of art . Thank you for sharing .

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

awww...thank you so much John. The flowers do the hard work.....I am there to document them.... so I am always really pleased when I can show them as exactly as they are in my gardens. That's a wonderful review you've given my new piece and I do appreciate it. Thank you again.

Deborah

reply by TBI John on 19-Oct-2017

Your welcome, click ,

Comment from IdstudentCathy
Absolutely amazing! Such marvelous color, especially against the stark black background. I love the detail of the droplets as well. It is impactful and stunning. Great work.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

You are very generous Cathy. Thank you so much for giving this guy such a wonderful review AND a shiny gold star! Do definitely appreciate it.

Deborah

reply by IdstudentCathy on 19-Oct-2017

Yes. I am inspired to do some night photography. We shall see what I come up with. Haha

reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

It's an easy way to give day-time flowers a shot of drama Cathy. Bet you'd have fun giving it a try.

reply by IdstudentCathy on 19-Oct-2017

Thank you for the support. I am going to try. I'm sure it will be fun anyway.