Striking Red
A striking red hollyhock in its prime15 total reviews
Comment from TommSawyer
That's a beautiful flower. I used to work at a gardening center, and so I've seen quite a few of these, but every time I can't help but notice how beautiful they are
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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That's a beautiful flower. I used to work at a gardening center, and so I've seen quite a few of these, but every time I can't help but notice how beautiful they are
Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much, Tomm.
Now your (1) review will qualify this for Recognized Status. (15) reviews is needed. Have a great and rested weekend.
-Soulfeeder-
Comment from alaskapat
The hollyhock is so pretty and it looks so fresh! I have seen these in a striped pink / white pattern, but this is the first so,I'd vibrant pink that I have seen.
It certainly jumps forward to be noticed .
You have photographed it well with spot on focus , this image is sharp and clear and you have brought out such well defined detail in petals as well as the deep center . Exposure is perfect, the colors and tones appear natural.
Well composed in the square format, I like the green stem and the diagonal placement .
Well composed and presented!
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2024
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The hollyhock is so pretty and it looks so fresh! I have seen these in a striped pink / white pattern, but this is the first so,I'd vibrant pink that I have seen.
It certainly jumps forward to be noticed .
You have photographed it well with spot on focus , this image is sharp and clear and you have brought out such well defined detail in petals as well as the deep center . Exposure is perfect, the colors and tones appear natural.
Well composed in the square format, I like the green stem and the diagonal placement .
Well composed and presented!
Comment Written 24-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much, Pat, for this sweet review.
_Soulfeeder-
Comment from bpellephoto
Hi Nieves.. Oh, thank you so much for posting this beautiful Hollyhock. It reminds me so much of the hollyhocks that grew everywhere in my small village. Everyone grew them. Mostly just a few stalks along a sheltered stonewall/fence.
But there was a large field of them that grew on both sides of the 'Short-cut' to the beach. I remember they were almost as tall my brother. Mostly I remember the many pollinators that graced each blossom.
The diagonal run of the stalk adds a lot of eye appeal.
Your camera settings have given us a very detailed and sharply focused look at this flower.
The petal and central details are extra sharp. The petals veins and crenulations are in sharp focus.
Love this one... Bob
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2024
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Hi Nieves.. Oh, thank you so much for posting this beautiful Hollyhock. It reminds me so much of the hollyhocks that grew everywhere in my small village. Everyone grew them. Mostly just a few stalks along a sheltered stonewall/fence.
But there was a large field of them that grew on both sides of the 'Short-cut' to the beach. I remember they were almost as tall my brother. Mostly I remember the many pollinators that graced each blossom.
The diagonal run of the stalk adds a lot of eye appeal.
Your camera settings have given us a very detailed and sharply focused look at this flower.
The petal and central details are extra sharp. The petals veins and crenulations are in sharp focus.
Love this one... Bob
Comment Written 24-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2024
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Thanks, Bob.
I love how you have shared the memories by looking at this hollyhocks. Excellent choice of words. You must be a writer.
Comment from Mark Lovegrove
Yes Nieves, this striking red hollyhock is in it's prime. Timing is everything and you have good timing. Colour really pops with the black background and focus, texture and clarity are very good. Well done and thanks for sharing :-)
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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Yes Nieves, this striking red hollyhock is in it's prime. Timing is everything and you have good timing. Colour really pops with the black background and focus, texture and clarity are very good. Well done and thanks for sharing :-)
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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Thank you, Mark.
Comment from orchidrn
A wonderful shot of this beautiful hollyhock flower. Focus and clarity are excellent showing excellent detail of the petals and sepals of the flower. The dark background is great showing the flower without any distractions
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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A wonderful shot of this beautiful hollyhock flower. Focus and clarity are excellent showing excellent detail of the petals and sepals of the flower. The dark background is great showing the flower without any distractions
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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WOW! Thank you, Michele. You've inspired me once again.
Comment from Ray Gordon
Nieves you captured this Hollyhock beautifully. You've caught the variegated lines in the petals and shades of red so well. Perfectly focused, you even caught the shine on the petal. So nice to savor. Ray
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Nieves you captured this Hollyhock beautifully. You've caught the variegated lines in the petals and shades of red so well. Perfectly focused, you even caught the shine on the petal. So nice to savor. Ray
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Thanks, Ray. Appreciate your positive feedbacks.
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Very nice Nieves. Ray
Comment from Kathy Banich
Nieves - you have definitely excelled in floral photography. Nicely done, with such sharpness I can see the tiny droplets of dew on the stem as well as the intricacies of the veins in the petals. Smart to allow the stem to lead the viewer on a diagonal leading line - it offers so much more appeal than a horizontal or vertical presentation. Wonderful bold / contrasting colors. A pleasure to review.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Nieves - you have definitely excelled in floral photography. Nicely done, with such sharpness I can see the tiny droplets of dew on the stem as well as the intricacies of the veins in the petals. Smart to allow the stem to lead the viewer on a diagonal leading line - it offers so much more appeal than a horizontal or vertical presentation. Wonderful bold / contrasting colors. A pleasure to review.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Thank you once again, dear Kathy.
Praying you will also be the next best Reviewer .
-Soulfeeder-
Comment from suffolkbrian
Good sharp photo of this flower and good use of dof as the green shoot is a tad out of focus[which is good] as it makes the flower sharper still,nice one this...Brian
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Good sharp photo of this flower and good use of dof as the green shoot is a tad out of focus[which is good] as it makes the flower sharper still,nice one this...Brian
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much.
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you are welcome
Comment from allanoak
Another nice photo of a hollyhock. I like the color of this species. Somewhere between pink and red, can't quite decide. The black background and diagonal stem is super. Nice post.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Another nice photo of a hollyhock. I like the color of this species. Somewhere between pink and red, can't quite decide. The black background and diagonal stem is super. Nice post.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Thanks, Allan. I call it red-pink. Have a rested Sunday.
-Nieves-
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Red-pink it is.
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very lovely visual presented here of this amazing flower . Composition shades tones and colours are beautifully done. I especially love the dark background which highlights your subject perfectly
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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A very lovely visual presented here of this amazing flower . Composition shades tones and colours are beautifully done. I especially love the dark background which highlights your subject perfectly
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much, Maureen. And congratulations once again.