Comment from cynnocence
Lovely. I like the composition here and the amazing focus on the centre of the bloom. The withered petals are secondary now to the fertile centre. Thanks for sharing my friend. Cyn

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2012

Thanks again Cyn, I appreciate your comments.

Comment from Stacey Nagy
Very beautiful flower shot! The point of view and position of the flower are very nice. The colors and clarity beautiful. And I like the lovely background.
Stacey

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2012

Thanks so much Stacey, I appreciate your comments.

reply by Stacey Nagy on 14-Apr-2012

You are very welcome!
Stacey

Comment from jesuel
what a great photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and i like how you have framed it in fine work here

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2012

Thanks James, appreciate your comments.

Comment from outsideMAN
Always a bit sad when this happens, but life moves on. Your photo is well composed, sharp and well exposed. I have enjoyed looking at it and reviewing it. Fine shot, well done.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2012

Thanks so much, appreciate your positive comments and glad you enjoyed the photo.

Comment from pfemd
This is a lovely photo of an echinacea! The background is particularly lovely as it reflects the colors of the flower.
However, it's not quite in focus. It's difficult to photograph these flowers without using at least f/20. And a tripod. Looking closely, one can see the hand shake blur.
Nonetheless, still a lovely image. Paula

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2012

Thanks Paula, will take on board your comments :) Mary

Comment from canon shooter
It may be the last day, but it sure looks very nice. Excellent POV and great focus on the cone. Your angle is also very good. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2012

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive comments.

Comment from sweetpotatoe168
Nice captured with nice blurry back ground. I like the beauty of this flower. Good colors. Good framing. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2012

Thanks so much for your positive feedback.

Comment from jacquile
Still beautiful even in its last few days. Gorgeously captured showing all details including its slightly wilted petals Faded background. Really lovely work

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2012

Thankyou so much for your positive feedback.