Comment from Reganato
very nice capture of the dahlia bud in the frame...very sharp and crisp image...tremendous detail conveyed in the focus and clarity of the subject matter...nice complimentary background...stellar composition...well done and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from websterjames
Annie the only thing missing in your floral presentations is my nose stuck in the middle so I can smell the beauty of what you create. off the charts creative skills that sustain a level of professional competency coupled with your own signature style of movement and flow.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

LOL - That sounds great Tom, but I suspect the photo is better without your nose added to it. Thanks a lot for a wonderful review.

Comment from martin smith images
A really beautiful composition there Annie as ever. Gorgeous subtleness to this piece and just love the colours and softened background. well done

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from braided
This is really beautifully done
Great colour harmony
Awesome clarity
Love the technique used
Great lighting and muted b/g
really nicely done

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and also for the very generous rating.

reply by braided on 23-Jun-2014

thank you so much for sharing :-)

reply by braided on 23-Jun-2014

thank you so much for sharing :-)

reply by braided on 23-Jun-2014

thank you so much for sharing :-)

Comment from soulfeeder
This is so lovely. The presentation is superb, very artistic. Love the soft background, not deadly black. Prominence of warm colors and textures, so pleasant to the eyes. Nice spacious framing. Great focus. Well captured and is extraordinaire.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from GaliaG
very impressive piece

excellent angle of shot, focus, colors and light handling

good composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from tdragonfly
I like how you have the bud up front in a 3D presentation. Very good detail. Like how you added the b/g . Very good color with nice contrast. Hope we get to see a photo of the opened bud. Framed well.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from imepics
Color and clarity are spot on here. This is clean, sharp and just plain beautiful! Striking contrast between yellow/purple petals. Top shelf work!

 Comment Written 18-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from FBI GUY
The artistic flair of this shot is great. The idea to shot the bud and then finish it with the post production filters has created a beautiful work of photo art. The focus, colors and the positioning of the bud is excellent. Love your work and it is a treat to what you come up with next.

 Comment Written 18-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from JIRINA
You have a way of making even a beautiful flower look nicer and more fascinating. Excellent colours and surrounding additions, Great background.

 Comment Written 18-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

reply by JIRINA on 21-Jun-2014

You are welcome. Jirina