Comment from Charlotte Morse
Aha so now I have the perfect answer to that ever frustrating problem! :)
Interestingly though it's the flower in this one that I particularly like, the bee is an added bonus.
Yes your focus is very good, the exposure is spot on and the colours are perfect.
Charlotte

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2023

A devious, cunning and Wiley lot we photographers are Charlotte. Thank you for the fine review and rating. I'm glad you liked the post ... Bob

reply by Charlotte Morse on 30-Oct-2023

You?re welcome Bob.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This photo captures the sheer elegance of the flower's petals, with their soft, delicate curves. The bee in this image brings the flower to life, creating a visually striking composition. Well done!

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2023

Hi Sesha.. Thank you for the fine review and rating. I'm glad you liked the post ... Bob

Comment from soulfeeder
Great story ability in the artist notes. This is a lovely scene. I like the natural colors and the greenish background. I think, you can still improve the framing by adding a bit of negative space at the bottom side of your frame to accommodate the petals and have some breathing space as well for your cosmos.

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 Comment Written 21-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2023

Thank you for the fine review and rating. I'm glad you liked the post ... Bob

Comment from Sean T Phelan
I'm not a Photographer,Bob,but I'm certainly enjoying this interesting and Nicely-Presented photo that you're sharing with us!
I think it looks terrific,my friend! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2023

Hi Sean.. Thanks for the review. The ability to create and/or appreciate art is not bound by a medium or a technology... Bob

reply by Sean T Phelan on 30-Oct-2023

LOL! If I don't understand/appreciate something ( say 'digital art' for example! ) I simply won'r write comments about examples of it! : )

Comment from Ray Gordon
Bob, this is a fine example of your theory. I find it fascinating that the temperature has such a defining effect on whether or not this bee will be able to return to the hive. Thank you for sharing, very interesting. Ray

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2023

Hi Ray.. Had the temp risen fast enough the next morning it might have survived. But it was heavy overcast and cold, that's why I was able to get such a clear take, the poor thing was still in a coma.

Anyway thanks for the review... Bob

reply by Ray Gordon on 29-Oct-2023

You are welcome, Bob. Ray

Comment from Jack Moore
I like how the flower is well framed and especially the bee I think turned out really well but it seems like it is a sad story what happened to the two of them, but next year they will be two replacements in their spot and life will go on. JackJr.

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 Comment Written 21-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2023

Hi Jack.. Autumn certainly does draw our attention to the cycle of life - it all around us.

I'm glad you liked the post. Thank you, for the excellent review and rating!... Bob