Comment from gidavidson
What a pretty and delicate looking one. Like the soft pink colors, dark background, frame and exposure. I do not know either what it is, however, such a pretty little one.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2014

Thanks George, much appreciated.

Comment from PattyJS
Very lovely flower, sweet pea maybe? Color, lighting, focus, and angle are great. The only suggestion I would make is regarding composition. I think not cropping quite so tight above the flower but showing a bit less of the leaves would add to the impact of this photo. Overall great job.

Initial impact 4.5
Creativity of presentation 5
Color Harmony 5
Center of Interest 5
Lighting 5

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2014

Thanks Patty - yes was bit tight on top but this one was straight out of camera, no cropping, didn't realise when composing shot I had made it so tight. :) Mary

reply by PattyJS on 30-Apr-2014

Mary ~It's a lovely photo just the same :). Just passing along one of the many things I have learned from the FAR community, that being to give myself a bit more room when I take the photo so I have cropping option later. These folks are so helpful! ~ Patty

Comment from WendyG
It looks like a Snap Dragon or a Lady Slipper to me Mary! It's just stunning, love the color, super dof, with nice focus and framing:)

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2014

Thanks Wendy, pleased to hear from you again :) Mary

Comment from soulfeeder
Yes, it looks wild and lovely. The shape and color is very eye-catching. The framing placement is a bit too tight at the top and the darkened leaves gets most of the space. A point of suggestion is just to lower down the presentation, focus on the bloom and the buds, because the leaves are blurred anyway. Just an a suggestion, but overall this is still enjoyable and still deserves a five for having an exotic subject.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2014

Thanks Soulfeeder - yes was bit tight on top but this one was straight out of camera, no cropping, didn't realise when composing shot I had made it so tight. Appreciate your positive feedback :) Mary

Comment from jrconrad
Interesting shot. Composition good, nice fore/background relationship. Color good. Focus good. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2014

Thanks so much for your feedback :)

Comment from supergold
I think it is a kind of snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus): a very nice capture of this pretty pink flower;

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2014

Thanks Fred, still a mystery have snapdragons growing in garden and checked internet can't find one like this - will have to go back and check for signage :) Mary

Comment from benhar
No idea what it is. Lovely colour and shape. Looks like a snap dragon but I know its not. Good b/g and like the sunlight on the petals. When the buds open it will be spectacular. Very interesting
Thanks Mary for sharing

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2014

Thanks Julie, really appreciate feedback as always. :) Mary

reply by benhar on 30-Apr-2014

Pleasure Mary I tried looking at the different what flower is that sites with no success *Julie

reply by the author on 30-Apr-2014

Thnks anyway Julie - might have to go back and check for signage will post the red/white ones which look similar most have suggested snapdragon but I have those in garden and know it isn't Cheers Mary