Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Deborah,
A beautiful close up of this beep mauve Scabious flower with it's deeper coloured petals than the flowers I find growing wild in Ireland, I think they are really beautiful. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus allowing us to see the smallest details of this beautiful flower.
Susan

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017

They grow wild by you Susan??? Oh how lucky you are. Do you ever see the all white or pink ones?? Do appreciate you checking out my new piece and thank you for the wonderful review you've given it. I really like that you can see the beauty in this interesting little blossom!

Deborah

Comment from GaliaG
excellent focus, details and light handling

but, the fact that the lower pedals are cut off takes from the initial impact and rate

thanks for sharing

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 Comment Written 22-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017

Thank you for having a look at my new piece gg. Do appreciate it.

Deborah

Comment from a.samathasena
What a gorgeous flower shot.Beautiful eye catching nature scene.The Beautiful blue flower and petals,center design and dark b/g are make a nice scene.I like this talent perfect work.Focus color are excellent.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017

Always appreciate you having a look at one of my piece a.sam and thank you for the fine review you've given this one.

Deborah

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
I like the way you describe your process and the botonical explanations of the subjects. Educative and informative too. This is a lovely capture. The light and shadows and the colours make it pop up. Thanks for sharing! sharpness make

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017

Thank you so much for saying that Seshadri. Always happy to hear my notes have been interesting. Always appreciate too you checking out one of my new pieces. Thank you for the fine review you've given this guy.

Deborah

Comment from Linda Wetzel
The delicate stamens do indeed look like the straight pins stuck in my pincushion. I love the whole look of the flower and wish I could grow them.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017

They are actually very easy to grow Linda....hardy and steadfast. Do appreciate you checking this one out and thank you for the fine review you've given it. And have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day tomorrow.

Deborah

Comment from shoregrass
So very neat looking at this stage, Deb. Great job with the perfect angle to show off that pin cushion look. Beautiful lighting and color make this excellent close-up pop for a wow of an initial impact. Another excellent addition to your botanical collection.

Have a very Happy and blessed Thanksgiving, my dear friend. Ed.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017

Not one of my prettiest flowers Ed....lol I think of it rather as 'interesting' Always so happy to find you at the end of a review. Thank you for giving my 'interesting' blossom such a nice review and you, Pat and friends and family have a really wonderful day tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving!

Deborah

Comment from Yogendra R Modak
Wow super captured view of scabiosa columbaria by great photographer.the way of frontal captured looking so glittering ultra blue colour looking so pretty pretty,great photography,great photographer.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017

Thank you so much Yogendra. Do appreciate you checking out my new piece. Not sure if you celebrate Thanksgiving?? But have a wonderful one if you do.

Deborah

Comment from Malmax
Another beautiful photo of this scabiosa. I love the various tones of color in this one, the beautiful lavender and the rose colored pin cushions with the highlights of yellow. Focus, clarity and detail are all very good. The lighting perfect and I only wish the bottom tips of the petals were in this but sometimes that just can't be helped. A gorgeous posting and always a pleasure to view.
Malmax

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017

Oh no Marsha. It was MY fault....lol Even I don't always pay attention well enough when photographing the flowers. I was so intent on getting the 'pincushion' center correctly (those translucent stamens are a nightmare) that I neglected to make sure ALL the surrounding petals were in the frame. Do appreciate you having a look and giving my new piece such a fine review despite that. Thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Deborah

reply by Malmax on 22-Nov-2017

You're welcome.Have a wonderful Thanksgiving also.
Marsha

Comment from Paul G.
I have read that Winnie the Pooh loves Honeysuckle. Just saying.

As you said, not as beautiful as some. But, there is a definite beauty in the simplicity of the blossom. Coming out like a pin cushion, with the soft petals. It is very nice. Well done, my dear friend.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017

LOL The bears around here are more interested in my bird feeders Paul. I always have to wait until I'm sure they're asleep for the winter before I can hang them out.....poor birds have to be patient. So, yes....not one of my prettiest flowers. I think of it as 'interesting' lol Thank you so much for checking it out and giving it such a nice review...and have a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Deborah

Comment from TBI John
Such a vivid photograph .
Excellent focus and clarity .
I love the colors of this one .
Awesome pov.
Composition is outstanding .
Thank you for sharing .

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017

awww....thank you so much John for the outstanding review and shiny gold star. Made my morning here. Happy Thanksgiving btw (a day early)

Deborah