Comment from Mara del Mar
Excellent shot of the water lily, love the beautiful color and nice contrast, like the shadow on the water and great texture, amazing details and nice dark background. Well done.
Mara

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

Thanks Mara, I appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from marlak25
Beautiful Water lily, exceptional reflection shot, nice framing and focus. Really unique in every way. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

Thanks so much I really appreciate your positive comments.

Comment from Sange
This a beauty Mary! Lovely capture, nice exposure handling the white and great shadow reflection.
Nice capture!

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

Thanks so much for your positive feedback :) Mary

Comment from Photography byTrixie
Stunning image of the flower a nd the shadow plus being able to see the roots under the wter. Great reflection of the clouds in the sky ad building. Really an interesting photo.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

Thanks so much Trixie, your positive comments are appreciated.

Comment from benhar
The colours and detail in the waterlily are great. The b/g allows the subject to stand out with a near perfect reflection. Good light picking up the detail under the water Well done
Thanks for posting

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

Thanks once again Julie :) Mary

reply by benhar on 06-Mar-2014

You are welcome *julie

Comment from suenethery
Excellent shot. This one should be in a contest. Just my opinion. I like the clarity and focus. I like the reflection. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

Thanks so much Sue - I appreciate your positive comments.

Comment from Jairos
What a beautioful Colors on this composition, good Frame Nice detail and Reflection, Razor sharp focus, good impact, and good camera techniqeus, Well done ,-jairos

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014

Thanks Jairos, I appreciate your positive comments :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike

A very exotic water lily which you have captured in vibrant natural colors and crisp detail. Great composition features the lovely shadow on the water.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014

Thanks so much I appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from Martha22
A beautiful photo! Like the clarity, the lighting, the shadows, the contrast, the angle and the composition. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014

Thanks so much Martha.

reply by Martha22 on 06-Mar-2014

Your welcome

Comment from julika
Super image..The composition is really striking..the long dark shadow of the lily is most effective.The light streaks of light in the water add depth and give added interest to this image. Beautiful framing as well.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary