Comment from artist mya
This is very beautifully taken and well presented,good focus with sharp details,a very unique photo,creation of mother nature,always amazing,excellent nature photography!

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2013

Thanks so much your positive feedback is appreciated

Comment from SassyJane
Nicely done with simple pine tree fronds to make a beautiful design. Isn't there a pattern contest going on right now. If so you should enter this.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2013

Thanks for your feedback much appreciated

Comment from 1939noel
It certainly is like a vortex drawing you into the centre. Its a very good composition with an excellent centre of interest and initial impact.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2013

Thanks so much, your feedback is appreciated :) Mary

Comment from chickadee
Excellent contest entry and somewhat making me dizzy looking into the seemingly endless middle. The image is sharp and soo unique in quality, certainly makes me think Mother Nature is the best artist! Excellent natural colors and outstanding framing!
/Chickadee

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2013

Thanks very much, I really appreciate your feedback :) Mary

Comment from raguilo
This is a great idea. I just can't find the actual focus point of the image. That's one of the things we have to careful when dealing with this type of subject. If using manual focus; you have to decide where to place your most important drawing point. If using autofocus, you relinquish the final decision to the camera; and believe me, the camera is not always right. Hope this helps.

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 Comment Written 02-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2013

Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated.

Comment from Jairos
What a beautiful presentation and good impact, good framing great clarity and good detail and nice color focus is sharp good camera techniques well done , - jairos

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2013

Thanks Jairos, I appreciate your feedback :) Mary

Comment from phil1950
Nice shot of the ferns I like the soft lighting great subject composition focus exposure detail colours tones well captured.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2013

Thanks Phil, I appreciate your feedback :) Mary

Comment from Sange
You are spinning me right round Mary! LOVE this! Ferns are so cool! Love your POV here girl! Nice capture, clarity and details. Bravo!

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2013

Thanks Sange I truly appreciate your feedback :) Mary

Comment from susanlen
Very pretty image showing fern fonds. Things always look different when you peer downwards at them. I like the spiral shape formed by the fonds. I had one of these in my garden but even though I put it into the greenhouse for the winter I lost it. Not the easiest things to grow in the UK weather. Like the way you have filled the frame with the image. Focus is very sharp. Good candidate for the contest, so Good Luck in that.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2013

Thanks so much Susan, you should come over to Australia and check out some of our vegetation (mind you this one was taken in NZ) but we do have areas where these grow like weeds :)

Comment from ALSvec54
I can't even imagine this angle or view of this plant, so thanks for showing me this view. I thought it was a kaleidoscope technique that fragmented the photo, but since it is not symmetrical that was ruled out. great color, clear focus with nice details and unique view point.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2013

Thank you so much, I appreciate your feedback :) Mary