Comment from WendyG
What a great flower this is Mary, love the colors and it's so interesting to look at. Excellent dof, focus, exposure and framing;)

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2013

Thanks Wendy appreciate your comments

Comment from Curly Girly
This plant makes for a wonderful modern image. Great colours and I like the interesting background. Wonderful. CG

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2013

Thanks so much apprrciate yout vomments

Comment from Texfstop
I don't know, but the colors are quite wonderful! The green backdrop works quite nicely with the red blooms. If you could control the aperture you were shooting with, perhaps a stop or two smaller opening would increase the depth of focus just a little more to get a sharper image on all of the beautiful blooms on the left side. I really like this subject!

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2013

Thanks for feedback and your helpful tips

Comment from Geokat
I don't know Mary but it is always wonderful to see something new and different as this is. Great variegation in the color yet texture of a succulent. Nice focus and framing.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2013

Thanks so very much for your positive comments

Comment from susanlen
I have seen these plants before but not in the flesh unfortunately. They do not grow in the UK. Such exotic looking flowers. I like your framing showing both the blooms and foliage. The green compliments the red and yellow tones very well. I also like the way the whole frame is filled with the flower. Focus is spot on and colours are natural in appearance.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2013

Thanks Susan, I appreciate your feedback :) Mary

Comment from shiloh106
Beautiful exotic bloom
Strong focus and clarity
Great color tones.
Nice composition.
Good lighting.
It kind of makes a ladder.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2013

Thanks so much for your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from l powers
Great focus on this unusual bloom.
Good color clarity.
Interesting how each bud alternates.
Good framing, lighting and composition.
Well done.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2013

Thanks so much for your positive comments. :) Mary

Comment from Jairos
OMG !! Good initial impact, great presentation and good framing very nice detail clarity and wonderful color nice DOF focus is pin sharp good camera techniques well done , - jairos

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2013

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your feedback :) Mary