Comment from Dick Lee Shia
It's good to be absent for a while because when I came back I saw this gorgeous bloom with 25 reviews!
So I have to add one so you can receive in All-time Best status for this chiaroscuro capture!
I like the dramatic Illumination casting soft shadows and faint highlights!
Perfect tilt for a square framing!

Nice one Pat!

 Comment Written 20-May-2020

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reply by the author on 23-May-2020

Thank you so very very much for your awesome review ! I am honored by your six star rating!

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 23-May-2020

You're most welcome as it is deserving!

Comment from cleo85
I love the soft light on the Tulip. The light and shadows on the petals are alluring. The tulip stand nicely out from the dark background. The photo is excellent exposed. The Tulip is well focused. The petals show refined detail. The photo is perfect composed and framed.

 Comment Written 18-May-2020

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reply by the author on 23-May-2020

Thank you so much Cleo, for your wonderful support!

Comment from VMarguarite
This is a stunningly beautiful floral picture that you have produced set against the dark background. I also admire the light and dark shadings encompassing the red orange colored tulip. Your tulip picture makes a perfect cover for a greeting card also. Another pictorial Gem!

VMarguarite :)

 Comment Written 18-May-2020

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reply by the author on 23-May-2020

Thank you so vety much for your lovely review! I s, honored by your six star rating!

reply by VMarguarite on 25-May-2020

You are welcome. :)

Comment from Timothy M. Smith
Beautiful image with great use of lighting to highlight the subject without distractions. Great focus and crop. Excellent job, and good luck!

 Comment Written 15-May-2020

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reply by the author on 16-May-2020

Thank you very much Timothy!

Comment from Robert D.H.
Beautiful flower making for an exquisite photograph. The black background brings out the deep reds while highlighting the shadows of the pedals. The flower is well focused and framed. Congrats on growing such a splendid flower, Robert

 Comment Written 14-May-2020

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reply by the author on 16-May-2020

Thanks so very much Robert!

Comment from Kevin Williams
This is worth six stars Pat. Beautiful close up of the red orange tulip. The black background allows for this image to stand out. Excellent capture of the details inside along with the clear sharp focus of the image taken.

 Comment Written 14-May-2020

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reply by the author on 16-May-2020

Thank you so much Kevin! I appreciate your wonderful review and I am honored by your six star rating!

Comment from Shadow catcher
This makes a great initial impact with the bright orange tulip against the black background! Wonderful details seen in the petals,excellent focus and exposure. A gorgeous photo that is very nicely composed and framed!

 Comment Written 14-May-2020

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reply by the author on 16-May-2020

Thank you so very much LeeAnn! I appreciate your wonderful review!

Comment from supergold
a cyber six Pat for this wonderful close up of this red tulip; everything looks perfect: framing, lighting, outstanding sharp focus;good exposure for the red color without smearing"

 Comment Written 14-May-2020

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reply by the author on 16-May-2020

Thanks very much Fred!

Comment from WonderfulWorld
Love it! The black BG in this image add to the nice dark shadows on the flower. They compliment each other well. Image looks sharp and the angle works well. So many people photograph the centre of these flowers, it's rare you see one like this. Well done :-)

 Comment Written 14-May-2020

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reply by the author on 16-May-2020

Thank you so very much for your wonderful review! I a, honored by your six star rating!

Comment from eileen0204
Wow Pat, this is certainly an explosive Red Tulip!

I love how you presented this one.

Gorgeous and perfect in all technical aspects.

Very well done!

 Comment Written 14-May-2020

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reply by the author on 16-May-2020

Thank you so much Eileen!