Comment from cleo85
It looks as if the mischievous face of a spite will appear on the rose hip at any time.
The combination of oil paint and Fractalius filter seems unusual, but is effective. The "hat" of the spite and the enhanced light throughout deliver the magic. The diagonal arrangement of seed, buds and flower draw the eyes and add more interest to the subjects.
Best luck for the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Cleo

reply by cleo85 on 08-Sep-2014

Always my pleasure!

Comment from eShots
Absolutely fabulous!!! I love the glow the filter has given this photo! Beautiful lighting. You made awesome choices to create this beautiful piece of art!!

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from farmgramma
Awesome capture to get the full cycle in one image. Great lighting and colour. Great POV. Awesome composition and framing. Beautiful background. Great image.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from websterjames
Annie
Your secret garden is no longer secret! And it sure is magic , maybe mysterious is good word here to describe these forces of nature that dance beyond the world of the predictable. I love your use of the Fractalius filter. Just finished reading the biography of Leonardo Davinci and often wonder what software packages he would use on the Vitruvian Man... but then that seems to be a moot question at best.. Bravo my friend

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Tom, and also for the 6 shiny stars. I am so happy you like this one.

Comment from Sange
Kvinne! This is magnificent! Love the Fractalius filter here! You have a magic leaf and now a magic bush that produces lovely roses! You really are ahhhmazing!
Love the colors, the placement within the frame and they way it all glows with superb fractal light.
Lovely work! Sokkene av!

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and for all the stars Sunshine.

Comment from gidavidson
Annie, what a great edit, love it. Wonderful dark background, good frame and exposure to show the beauty of the garden. The frac filter really adds to the scene.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This looks magical. has dream like quality. Great display of choice and skill. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from jaguarXFR
A very effective image with both flower and seed. I like the light effect on both works very well. The framing is well balanced with just a hint of colour in the background. A nice all round image.

David

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from maureen jistel
I love this. I love the way the light curls around and caresses the plant, enfolding it in its' own world. Stunning.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

reply by maureen jistel on 09-Sep-2014

You're welcome.

Comment from artdreamer
Dramatic look. Love the glowing bush. Great composition. Nice color. Fine details and textures. Poster feel with the dark background.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review