Comment from globeboater
Very very good and perfect for the contest - this is a winner!
Frame and flood filter are perfectly placed. The colors are almost "all yellows" possible
Good luck

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2011

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Comment from suffolkbrian
how do you get such different photos out of flowers,each one has been totally unique in its own write,like this one again for different reasons,the story with the reflection justs adds another thing,wel done

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2011

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Comment from corrinas creations
Oh I like it, I like it!A very creative, bold and dynamic image. The richness of that black works so well with the yellows. The yellow corner really finishes the piece off and I just love those yellow ripples. Good luck with the contest,it looks like a winner

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2011

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Comment from PoohBear
Very nice capture here of the flower and the water effect does add to the overall view. Very nice work here on your part and I really feel that you will do great in the contest. Good Luck!

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2011

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Comment from Shakeadog
good contest entry
i like the effects used here and the frame is well suited too
good ideas used
focus perfect
the ripple water makes it work
nicely done

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2011

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Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
You have created an artwork that at once appears entirely photographic in its realism, but on the other hand leaves nothing to chance in its composition, It is successful in its balance and harmony .Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2011

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Comment from digitalscud
Just to point out that you have this down has 'Traditional Art' instead of photography. I want to give this a six*star rating and can't because I have already given you a 5*star plus rating. Perfect black and yellow line framing. Very good focusing (soft focusing) to this very delicate looking photo of this wonderful yellow flower casting a wonderfully enhanced reflection of it in the rippled water, giving it a rippled effect. Initial Impact is stunning, Creativity of Presentation is wonderful, Color Harmony is lovely, Center of Interest and Technical Excellence is perfect. This is a really beautiful picture, best of the recent postings and it is a pleasure to review it. Well done for creating such a beautiful picture. Six * * * * * * Stars. Paul - digitalscud.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2011

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Comment from mamamary
This is absolutely gorgeous. You have taken a common flower and made it look extraordinary. The composition, focus, background and techniques is suburb.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2011

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Comment from BurntOfferingsart
Beautiful shot. Great focus and detail . Wonderful presentation and use of light and shadow . I wish I had a six left . It truly deserves it.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2011

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Comment from Mitcham
A well thought out image. It has strong colour and detail. Good use of the "Flood" filter to tell the story. Even the 2 sided stroke line fits with the creative design. Mitch

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2011

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