Comment from supergold
a very beautiful close up of this beautiful dahlia;
very nice red Crimson color and good control of exposure without smearing;
perfect central framing with sharp focus;

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017

Thanks again ☺

Comment from nikman
Seems like this bloom has led a charmed life so far! Like your angled, full and central composition. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Just wondering if the image might benefit from a little more brightness? Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017

Thanks nikman for your constructive feedback I did try adjusting brightness level but seemed to blow out the red so cancelled the change. ☺ Mary

reply by nikman on 16-Mar-2017

Well,sometimes these things happen!

Comment from MKFlood
nice colorful capture. the angle of the shot of the colorful flower is great. the clarity 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 15-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

Thanks Mark I appreciate your positive feedback ☺ Mary

Comment from Envision
I like how close you zoomed into this flower to show off the shape and detailed lines of the petals. The background is softened nicely and hold the attention to the flower.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

Thanks Grace your positive feedback is appreciated ☺ Mary

Comment from Sean T Phelan
YEAH,Mary!
: )
That "deep crimson" coloration of this Dahlia blossom is strikingly attractive indeed!
A very 'Good Show' here,my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

Thanks Sean I appreciate your positive feedback ☺ Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 15-Mar-2017

You're very welcome,Mary!

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
There is such wonderful power in this bloom. Of course the colors are just amazing and the lighting perfectly played so kudos on the exposure. Very grand focus as well giving us each petal of the bloom perfectly. Wonderful placement in the frame as well. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

Thanks so much really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of this double Dahlia encrusted with liquid Diamonds sparkling in the light. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

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

Comment from Theo van Stratum
Nice macro, good colour and exposure, as a composition the square crop is perfect.

Like this one

Thanks for sharing

Theo

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

Thanks Theo, appreciate your positive feedback. :)

Comment from orion65
Beautiful red crimson color displayed with this work of nature, the background adds to the real contrast, as well as moisture captured on the petals. Great clarity , thanks for sharing..orion65(Jack)

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

Thanks Jack, really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from iPhone7
A nice photo of this lovely Dahlia. The focus is sharp and clear. The vivid colors jump right out of the frame. Background accentuates the main subject. Very nicely done Mary ~ Steve

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

Thanks Steve, your positive feedback is appreciated. :) Mary