Comment from Alveria
Very pretty mutant flower Deborah. Lol I really like it. Nice post production work. Very pretty color, good lighting and clarity with great visual impact. Very nice. ~Alveria

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2016

Thanks so much Alveria. I do appreciate you checking it out.

Deborah

Comment from RuJPmore
Very delightful weird scary blue flower so unusual that it almost doesn't look real. Love the way you bought out the colors in the photo for they reach out for you and pull you right into the frame. Thanks for sharing this lovely photo.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Oh if you think THIS is weird RuJP you should see what the seed-pod looks like once the blossom is gone!! Appreciate you checking it out and sharing an extra star w/ it. Thanks so much.

Deborah

reply by RuJPmore on 03-Sep-2016

Your most welcome

Comment from GaliaG
Excellent capture of the flower and excellent after shot treatment of the photo, love the blur part on the background

good technique and creativity

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thanks so much gg. Do appreciate you checking it out.

Deborah

Comment from Photobum
This is an incredibly beautiful image! Colors blend so nicely! And the depth of field is perfect for this. Nicely done!!

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thanks so much photobum. Do appreciate you checking it out....and giving it that extra little sparkle w/ an extra star.

Deborah

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
This is beautiful! I love its color and design. It is almost transparent blue. Unique and very enjoyable. Focus on the part to emphasize is good. Framing is perfect.



Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thanks so much joel. Do appreciate you checking it out.

Deborah

Comment from Bea226
Oh my, this is visually stunning, the initial impact is WOW! What a happy accident, I believe it was meant to be and here it is, blowing us away with its incredible beauty. Super DOF and the soft background doesn't take away one thing from the stems and the stamen. The petals seem to come to life and the way you showed the soft top of the petals and the colors/veins of the underside are typical of your vision, different and thoughtful. To top it off, you selected just the right amount of border and this may be my favorite of your recent work. Thank you for your vision. Sharon/Bea226

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

That is just a marvelous review Sharon. lol...ALWAYS appreciate being thought of as '...different and thoughtful' I do appreciate the extra little sparkle you shared w/ your rating as well. Thanks so very much.

Deborah

Comment from Paul G.
Gee. If I had know you liked odd balls in your garden, I would come and stand in it for a while. LOLOLOL. Had to. Just too hard to resist.

I love the flower. I find it very attractive. The shade is very interesting. Your photograph is amazing. I love every detail of it. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

LOL. You are welcome to come stand in my garden any time you like Paul....lol...I'll even photograph you! Really appreciate you checking this one out. Thanks so much.

Deborah

Comment from Sean T Phelan
A mutant you say,Deb?
SUPER COOL! :)
It certainly is an intriguing looking specimen and the blossom's striking Ice Blue coloration and the interesting 'chevaux de frie' like look of it's foliation lends it a wonderfully Alien look!
'Bon Spectacle',my friend! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

A mutant is correct Sean. Actually wouldn't mind a bed-full of these guys but have never had another one like this. Thank you so very much for the wonderful review and for sharing an extra star w/ my little odd-ball. I do appreciate both.

Deborah

reply by Sean T Phelan on 02-Sep-2016

It's truly My Pleasure,Deb! That Mutant looks Great!

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
WOW this is one of the most wonderful flower shots I have seen so far and I am a flower freak - fantastic capture, I specially love the hyper sharpness upfront and the mystic softness at the other half of the bloom - a super macro camera settings - excellent angel and position, perfect focus and a perfect crop- I also love the fine green enhancing the scene

a very lovely bloom, well presented with perfect contrast and lighting, awesome color harmony and handsome initial impact, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

What a wonderful review this is Regina. I do appreciate it as well as the extra star you shared w/ it. Thank you so very much.

Deborah

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 04-Sep-2016

just a splendor - you are most welcome

Comment from Mama Mia1
I've never seen one of these in my life. It is so outrageously beautiful. I love the points on the petals, the color and the spray under the blossom.
It bloomed for you just so you would snap a photo.
Wonderful work.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Exactly what I thought Mama-m. Thanks so much for checking it out. Do appreciate it.

Deborah