Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
A lovely looking mixed media creation. Looks like a bunch of guys sitting and chatting!:) I like the way you have skillfully made this to show various shades of green. They seamlessly blend with each other. Good luck!

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Thank you so very much for the lovely review.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of this Prickly Pear Cactus ornament set into one of your own unique & artistic backgrounds to create the illusion it's growing out in a desert as it should be. Artistic composition, framing & lighting taken with great skill superb camera & digital techniques & razor sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Susan.

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Excellent choice of subject. Exquisite image.
Impeccable presentation.

Sharply focused.
Fine features & textures.

Subtle illumination.
Soft highlights & faint shadows.

Good perspective & long depth of field...

Best of luck in the contest!

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Dick.

Comment from Mary Christman
This is a really cool photo! I had to do a double take as I also thought it was real! The lighting is perfect and you were able to capture all the details in the cactus.
Great job! Good luck!!

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Mary.

Comment from ahsanzia
This is a good one. I first though it was digital art but your description explains it. You did well with post processing. Nicely lit up and showing good details. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Thank you so very much for the lovely review.

Comment from Browncat
This modernistic ornament also looks like a group of happy bunnies, especially the one on the right. Am I the only one who sees this? Good lighting reveals textures in the subject and the feathery background is attractive.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Thank you so very much for the lovely review.

Comment from dalebraatz
A very nice entry for the contest, like the details and textures in the life looking cactus , very nice colors,
A pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

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 Comment Written 29-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Dale.

reply by dalebraatz on 21-Nov-2018

Your welcome

Comment from Barbara L.
This is a beautiful ornament! The lighting on it is lovely. The photo shows very good detail in the ornament. I love the background you created. Best of luck in the contest!

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 Comment Written 29-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Barbara.

Comment from alaskapat
Oh my goodness! Wonderful initial impression! Beautiful artistic rendering of this ornament that looks so authentic ! I can see the tiny nubs , I love this particular shade of green, it's a beautiful ornament! This is of course expertly photographed with perfect focus, the image is clear, beautiful swirls in the background further enhance the beauty of this image, exposure is spot on , the colors and tones are natural. This is a wonderful entry for the contest, I love it! Best wishes to you !

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Pat, and of course also for the 6 stars.