Comment from GaliaG
pity the photo is so grainy, it really distracts

also, the focus is very soft

still, excellent capture of this tiny insect

good luck with the contest

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016

toda raba
Shabbat shalom

Comment from MKFlood
colorful and interesting capture. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of a close up of the bug in the colorful flower is great. the image is balanced is eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016

GREAT! many thanks

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot and a true macro instead of the closeups we generally see. I think the stamens make a great setting and the aphid is well shown with fine detail especially in the legs. Good luck in the voting.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016

thanks a lot again

Comment from Life is but a dream.
It is a very becoming piece in colour palette which gives excellent visual impact. A nice black bug to draw us in.

The focus on the aphid is off and he is soft and the canvas has a lot of noise on it. Your iso was high and a close zoom could have caused this.

BUT the compositional style and colour palette get a high score.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016

many thanks OLga;
the original is sharper....

Comment from Ladymariesphotod
You have truly captured natures species. Your focus is precise, your vanishing background pulls the viewer in. Your colors are magnified to enhance. Great job. Excellent focus and composition. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016

thanks a lot again

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice macro scene.The Entrance is great.Presentation is very nice.The Great macro scene and details,aphid and details, stamen,other flower details,light and color balance are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent perfect work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job. Well Done.Thanks.{Wish Your Contest.}

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016

many thanks sam

Comment from shore1inspire.
a great macro contest entry.
the black aphid look great as it pops in the picture. very nice color and contrast in the flower.
as the stamen's look great with there light orang color. thank you for sharing. always,
ron

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 Comment Written 18-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2016

thanks a lot ron

reply by shore1inspire. on 18-Nov-2016

your welcome, nice shot. :-)