Comment from Deanne
wow this is bursting with color! Really stands out straight away! Nice detail you've captured in the centre of flower. Looks gorgeous. Its a lovely photo. I always struggle taking photos of things that are red or bright pink so bravo to you!

 Comment Written 17-May-2009

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reply by the author on 18-May-2009

Thank you so much.
Red and shads of red are the most difficult, especially in sunlight. Best time early morning and late afternoon when the light isn't that bright anymore and comes side ways.

Comment from sloeart
This is great, reminds me of the old movie Strange voyage, where the doctors are injected into the body. You get that feeling of being inside this rose from this photo, very good indeed, Diane

 Comment Written 17-May-2009

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reply by the author on 17-May-2009

Thank you Diane, I appreciate your creative review very much. I remember the movie truth I wasn't thinking of it when I took the picture. But you got it right the effect of being inside the Rose is intentional.

reply by sloeart on 17-May-2009

You're most welcome. Diane

reply by the author on 17-May-2009

:):):)

reply by the author on 18-May-2009

Thanks :-)

Comment from Dazzleme
What a wonderful closeup shot! Your light and angle and the colour is so lovely. Looks like your settings have worked well for you!

 Comment Written 17-May-2009

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reply by the author on 17-May-2009

Thank you so very much.

Comment from Cephus
Hey lady, your encroaching into my territory - but then we all need good competition to keep us sharp and thus far I have never posted a rose.
The image screams red rose with those great colors (and I like the touch of green to provide the yang) and you have captured well the heart of the rose with nice sharpness and detail. Lets see some more macros.

 Comment Written 17-May-2009

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reply by the author on 17-May-2009

Sorry for trespassing your territory. I'm affraid I will do it again. Thank you a lot. I have posted macros before but that is m first rose. Roses wont grow in our area. I had to go to Texas for it.

reply by Cephus on 17-May-2009

So far you are not trespassing, thus far I have never posted a rose.
Keep it up, looking forward to some trespassing.

Charles

reply by the author on 17-May-2009

Thanks Charles. Sins it is an invitation it isn't trespassing anymore I think.

reply by Cephus on 17-May-2009

Nope - but then my flower images just don't seem to be working for me anyway. I posted an Iris early today, but it was a full flower - not my style. Been posting otherthings - oh well, I guess all of us have dry spells.

reply by the author on 18-May-2009

Sorry I didn't have a look at your pictures lately but I will soon.

reply by Cephus on 18-May-2009

Posted a fair number but not many flowers and no macros as of lage.

reply by the author on 20-May-2009

Saw a beautiful Iris from you today.

Comment from ICPhotography
good macro, the back light is always interesting and great to see the delicate world inside the flower.
Initial Impact=5
Color =5
Focus =5
Composition=5
Mood/Impression=5
Tonal Values=5
Point of View=5
Technique/Technical=5
Use of Editing Tools=5

 Comment Written 17-May-2009

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reply by the author on 17-May-2009

Thank you so very much for your generous and encouraging review.

Comment from shiloh106
The light coming through from behind really makes this a standout. Beautiful colorartions and such spot on focus and clarity. Great shot.

 Comment Written 17-May-2009

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reply by the author on 17-May-2009

Thank you so much. Something good had to come out with these Texas trips.

reply by shiloh106 on 17-May-2009

How is your husband doing? I hope well.

reply by the author on 17-May-2009

Thanks for asking. Phil is doing well now but he suffered a bad dehydration last week. Scary. That's why I'm so backward with my reviews.
We have to go back to Texas in the beginning of June but I hope not for long.

reply by shiloh106 on 18-May-2009

I hope it will be a short visit too and that Phil will be strong and healthy by then :)

reply by the author on 18-May-2009

Thank you. I hope so very much.

Comment from Daniel Farthing
I like the flower. I like how you filled the frame with the flower. I think you did a good job overalll with this one. Nice work and thanks for shainr gyour work with us.

 Comment Written 17-May-2009

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reply by the author on 17-May-2009

Thank you so much for your kind and generous review and the fantastic rating.

Comment from focaldot
This is wonderfull closeup of this flower, and i really like its composition here, petals looks a bit soft without details, adding a bit contrast might show the details as in veins. Would give more stronger impact. overall nice photograph with good lighting and clarity, all the best.

 Comment Written 17-May-2009

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reply by the author on 17-May-2009

Thank you a lot. I don't know I have a different photo of the same rose were the petals aren't this soft but I posted this one with the focus only on the seamen's. More contrast on the petals is taking the magical light at the center away.

Comment from ElliR
Wow. This an amazing macro flower. So warm and such a beautiful natural color . I love it!! Great focus and detail , i have to say that .

Great image!

Eleni

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 Comment Written 17-May-2009

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reply by the author on 17-May-2009

Thank you for your generous review.

Comment from GaliaG
excellent close up, great light handle, great colors and composition

good luck with the contest and thanks for sharing

# Initial impact 5
# Creativity of presentation 5
# Color Harmony 5
# Center of Interest 5
# Technical Excellence 5
# Technique 5
# Story Telling Ability 5
# Lighting 5

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reply by the author on 17-May-2009

Thank you so much for your great review.