Comment from eileen0204
Stunning in detail with a great wash of grays and whites to make this all pop.

Finely cropped with just enough dark background to bring us into this beauty's center.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2014

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Sange
Gorgeous! Superb lighting, framing, clarity and crisp details.
Really fine camera techs and skill.
Great black and white edit!

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2014

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Tony B
Very nice close up of the iconic flower, the conversion to white and black gives a dramatic feel to one of Mother Natures staples. The close set up shows nice strong detail that fills the entire computer screen, nicely done

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2014

Thank you so very much!

Comment from I can do all things
I long to see flowers growing in my garden:o) Instead us New Yorker's will be met with our second biggest snow storm for the season in just a few hours. I love the focus of this flower. Great detail and contrast of the different parts of the flower. A great entry for the contest. Many blessings to you:o)

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2014

Thank you so very much! Yes! I too am ready for spring!