Comment from Envision
Very nice macro on the center flower. You captured every little detail down to the fuzz. It is shaped like a paw - that is really interesting. I have not seen one of these before. I like the color and your background is nice too.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017

Thanks again :)

Comment from suzannethompson2
Excellent capture, Mary, of this unusual looking plant and my sympathies for not finding a hardy one in your garden! I like the angle you used for this with the softened background really pushing the fronds forward. Very good lighting and focus. Lovely composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017

Thanks Suzanne I appreciate your positive feedback :)

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Well, well.... you have given us a grandly artistic setup with some fabulous perfection in the spots of detail. Wonderfully artistic. Love the vibrancy of the color and lighting. Perfectly done. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017

Thanks Debi your support and feedback is appreciated :)

Comment from Stringbean
This is a very unique flower and you have captured it beautifully. I like your selective focus capturing sharp green leaves and stamens and vivd red of the flower. The colors red and green are a show stopper. Nice capture of light, wit well defined details. Your framing is good and photo is well composed. This is nice work and thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback :) Mary

reply by Stringbean on 23-Feb-2017

You are more than welcome Mary!

Comment from nikman
Your notes are good evidence that not everyone has green fingers! Like your central composition which gives us a fine look at your strange flower. Exposure and sharpness are generally OK. Nice shot!

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thanks Nikman, appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from MKFlood
strange and colorful plant. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the colorful flower is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thanks Mark, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike
A very attractive exotic looking flower. The composition is very good and the colors are outstanding. The light on the flower is exceptional and the detail is very nice.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thanks Mike, your feedback is appreciated :) Mary

Comment from GaliaG
Yes, it is always better just to take a photo, in this case no body feel angry since you destroy the plant

excellent focus, light handling and angle of shot

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thanks so much for your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of the Kangaroo Paw Plant in flower, I can clearly see whee it get the name the closed flowers look like a paw the open one to me looks like a wild Rose after it's petals have fallen or been blown off & the open bud cover & stamens remain. The colour is beautiful. Beautiful & interesting composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thanks so much Susan, appreciate your encouraging feedback. :) Mary

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice artistic nature scene.Very Nice presentation.Never seen before.The Lovely flower and petals,red color design and b/g are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.Light and color balance are very nice.I like this talent work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thanks so much, your positive feedback is appreciated. :) Mary