Comment from SteveANH
The colors in this are very strong, perfectly strong. I enjoy the framing very much. The landscape frame is perfect.

Wonderful combination of light and shadow combined with perfect framing makes for a great shot!

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2014

Thanks so much Steve, your positive comments are appreciated :) Mary

Comment from suenethery
Wonderful shot. The red really pops out. I like the clarity and focus. The lighting is perfect. Thanks for the information and for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2014

Thanks Sue, I appreciate your feedback. :)

Comment from marlak25
Stunning and creative! Nice deep blue background and I love the red. Great job on angle and depth. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

Thankyou so much, I appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from supergold
a very appropriate name for this tree with the strange and vibrant coral red flowers; excellent focus against the blured bg;

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive comments :) Mary

Comment from Martha22
Nice! Like the boldness of the red, the blue of the background, the clarity of the flower, the lighting, the shadows and the composition! Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, your feedback is appreciated.

reply by Martha22 on 16-Feb-2014

Your very welcome :)

Comment from WendyG
A beautiful shot of the Flame tree Mary, it looks like flames shooting up! Wonderful colors, sharp focus, exposure and framing;)

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2014

Thanks so much again, the tree was around 20ft high so was pleased to get this one.

Comment from Jairos
Great Colors and Angle, Good Lighting , Love the detail and clarity, the focus is pin sharp, Good Impact, nice blurred b/g, Well done , - jairos

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2014

Thanks so much Jairos, your feedback is appreciated.

Comment from photobeat
very simple and really well taken, the color saturation is perfect and the depth of field is excellent, well done indeed, beny ")

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2014

Thanks Beny, appreciate your feedback as always :) Mary

Comment from a.samathasena
Very nice beautiful nature shot .Beautiful red flowers and b/g are very nice.you Focused front flowers.Sharp nice focus.Colors are very nice.Creativity color and all are excellent.Great job .Thanks.

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2014

Thanks very much, appreciate your comments.

Comment from julika
Beautiful blooms. Technically an excellent image..Beautifully framed. The colours are gorgeous.

Initial impact 5
Creativity of presentation 5
Color Harmony 5
Center of Interest 5
Technical Excellence 5
Story Telling Ability 5
Lighting 5

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2014

Thanks very much, I appeciate your positive comments.