Comment from katsi
Initial impact: Arresting, Striking
Creativity: yellows against black bg pops. 1/2 frame really adds to the drama
Colors: Amazing
Tech excellence: Wonderful
Technique: Great
Story: Added to history, especially intriguing
Lighting: Warm, glowing

Great piece!
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 Comment Written 19-Oct-2011

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from JanDeAngelis
really like the yellow with the black and like the wave on the reflection. Would make a nice greeting card!

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2011

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from rkstata
Just beautiful! I would give 6 stars; I'm out. This flower is very pretty. The yellow border brings out the color of the flower. The black background brings out the true beauty. The rippling water reflection is perfect. THIS is what deserves to win a contest. Another fabulous work here, avmurray. :)

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2011

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from cen12964
Very nice. Excellent initial impact, lighting, and composition. Very nice presentation. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2011

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from Galyavision
Beautiful photograph. Nice ripple effect. IT has a lot of clarity or focus. Great initial impact. Delicate and artistic photograph.

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2011

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from JenniferCaskey
Very eye catching! I love the black background and the reflection. Lighting, composition, color contrast, creativity and artist notes give this a 5 star rating. Well done!

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2011

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from ramonafrances
Perfect name for a perfect composition. Would like to know how to create that reflection. You said a flood filter but in what program? It is really quite stunning.

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2011

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2011

Thank you very much. Picked it up as an extra from Photoshop

reply by ramonafrances on 21-Sep-2011

An add on to a newer version? I have an old version of PS.

Comment from pictures
supper initial impact, nice bright color with the black background and the water reflection really adds to this photo.thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2011

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from JenniLynnPhotography
This is a really nice shot of a beautiful flower. I love the background and the frame. Nice idea with the water reflection. Great technique. You have my vote!

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2011

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2011

Thank you very much

Comment from ademuro
Outstanding image
Very creative and very colorful
Love the reflection and the ripples
Good luck and well done

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2011

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2011

Thank you very much