Comment from Linda
Oh this is beautiful, elegant, magnetic and alluring. As you can tell I love this work of art. Would be perfect for story telling illustration. Beautiful composition. Stunning!

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2012

Thank you so much for the beautiful comments and rating, Linda :)

Comment from susanlen
This is a great image. I love poppy flowers away and I like the way this one has been presented with a number of buds too. The reflection is great and the hazy background gives the whole image drama. The moon is a good touch with the birds flying by. Nicely framed. All in all a great shot.

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 Comment Written 02-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2012

Thank you, Susan, for the fabulous review and rating. Very very much appreciated :)

Comment from amfunny
I love it. Great color and lighting and good details in this. I like the composition as well. Very nicely done.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2012

Thank you so very very much, amfunny :)

Comment from Skyangel02
I love it. Very beautiful work. The flower is just perfect. I like your background and the flood filter is always a nice touch and easy way to create the look of water. ;-)

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2012

Thank you, Skyangel :)

Comment from filly421
I like the perspective of the very close flower and the birds flying in the distance.
It combines intimacy with a sense of being part of the larger world.
The red colored flower brings a lot of warmth to the picture and with the relection adds even more. The brown toned backround contributes to this warmth.
The smooth surface of the flower next to the rippled reflection conbined with the backround texture works nicely and contributes to the pictures impact.
The moon brings selective light. The light and shadow in this picture give nice contrasts.
Live the bubds that hang over and seeing part of the stamens.
Lovely work.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2012

What a wonderful review. Thank you so much, Filly :)

Comment from Levon7
Yes I enjoy. This flower is gorgeous. I wish I could draw digitally. This is so nice with the browns graduating downward. The moon is an extra special aspect. I really like the reflection too. Very nice. You have great digital skills.
Thanks, Levon7

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2012

Thank you so very very much, Levon :)

Comment from marieann green
Great entry for the contest. Giving Mother Nature some competition. Good initial impact with the vibrant colors. Excellent composition

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2012

Thank you, Marieann :)

Comment from scarletwalking
Excellent! Very clean cut style. The lighting is perfect. The colors work very well together. The reflection of the flower in the water is a nice final touch.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2012

Thank you so very very much, scarlet :)

Comment from adr1an
a stunning & beautiful artwork cleverly constructed for good initial impact with great depth detail colours & light effect giving food for thought & the darkness around gives an atmospheric feel too & i like the flodd filter results too-great overall composition!

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2012

Thank you ever so much for the wonderful comments, adr1an :)

Comment from pattigirl
Very nice work and a great contest entry! Nice lighting and very effective ambience. The red is beautiful, and the reflection is lovely. Great presentation. A pleasure to view!

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2012

Thank you ever so much, pattigirl, for the beautiful comments and excellent rating. :)