Comment from PeglegDeb
Wanted to check this out the other day Fred but I ran out of time then it disappeared. Was looking through spring gardening catalogs earlier and something I saw reminded me of it so I came to have a better look.

Crazy looking flower. Did you ever discover what it was?? It looks like nothing I've ever seen. Beautiful color- which you show really nicely...no bleeding anywhere. Nice crisp focus as well. I can clearly see even the tiny seed. Spot on w/ exposure. Definitely will be the most interesting blossom in this contest I bet. Best of luck w/ it. Nicely presented piece.

Curious too if you ever discovered anything about it?? yes? no?

Deborah

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2018

thanks a lot Deborah for your lovely comments;
unfortunately I have no idea what it is ; moreover, I took this pic many years ago in Bali and I was silly not to take more pics with the leaves, to be able to identify one day; I'm just pretty sure it was growing like a vine.....not a small tree so it cannot be a "bottle brush" as suggested by Annie;

reply by PeglegDeb on 27-Jan-2018

yes, definitely doesn't look like any bottle brush I've seen. Like a vine...hmnnn...do you think that's what the two sticks on either side of the flower are then??

Comment from Envision
This is a great shade of red. I like the bright vibrancy and the unusual shape. I like how wee you got the filaments and anthers o show. The clarity and depth are very nice.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018

many thanks grace

Comment from avmurray
It looks a little bit as a bottle brush flower at an early stage, but I am not sure. It is anyway truly lovely and is standing out so well against the background.

Your photo is also sharp and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in every part of the flower. Especially the stamens, and the exposure is perfect.

I also think the cropping has worked well, and the flower has got a fine placement within the frame. It is a lovely and well taken photo, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018

thanks a lot Annie for your nice comments;
it looks very different from a bottle brush

reply by avmurray on 24-Jan-2018

Must be a cousin then, LOL. You are anyway most welcome for the review.

Comment from alaskapat
Wow! This is very interesting to view, I love the color ! Nice detail in this unique flower, well focused, well exposed, good composition to showcase the subject. I would love to know the name of it ! There is an app that will identify flowers, it would be interesting to find out its origin and name , thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018

many thanks pat

Comment from Lisa M.
I'm not sure the name of it but it makes a Great Focal Point! Lovely Shot and Great for Valentine's Day! It looks like a Heart to me! Unique! You've Captured the Color with Perfection! The Details and Clarity are Fantastic! Great DOF! Excellent Framing! Informative Artist Notes! Very Nice! Wonderful Contest Entry! Best of Luck! Thank you for Sharing :)

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018

thanks a lot lisa for your great comments

Comment from suffolkbrian
Yes it is a strange one fred,almost looks like its been knitted in this,colorfull that's for sure and with strong detail and color,nice one...brian

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018

many thanks brian

reply by suffolkbrian on 23-Jan-2018

your welcome

Comment from nature rules
Wow! A wonderful capture of this strange flower! I too would love to know its name. The brilliant red is tough to control in saturation..and I may have backed off of it a bit just to keep searching for the detail within this unique flower. But you have done a fine job. And I like the framing of the stems on either side of this blossom. Wow! Interesting! Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018

thanks a lot Becky for your kind comments

reply by nature rules on 23-Jan-2018

You are most welcome, Fred! :D

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of this beautiful scarlet flower head with it's tangle of curled stamens protruding from the florets that make up the flower head beautifully framed by it's foliage & two stems. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques& sharp focus.
susan

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018

merci suzanne

Comment from nikman
A very nice entry into your competition posted here! Your full and central composition offers us an enjoyable look at your very delicate bloom. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018

thanks so much again

Comment from Pamela Ruggiero
Interesting flower. This photo has exquisite clarity on the flower. I was able to really zoom in and enjoyed seeing those details. Nice composition and framing. Good entry for this contest. Thank you for sharing and best of luck with this image

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 Comment Written 23-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018

many thanks Pamela