Comment from Mollie213
Wosh I had a six to give you, but it's late in the week and they are all gone.
This may be pink, but it appears lavender/purple/yellow to me.
I love the shadow detail in the background with all the little whirlies of different colors. You have just enough green to form a stable balance on the left side. It is stong enough to carry the rest of the colorful photo.
Excellent work and creatvitity.
Enjoyed reviewing

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Mollie. Nice to know you think this is worth 6 stars.

reply by Mollie213 on 21-Jun-2014

Is there a certain progrom you use to get the little "spinners" our from the flower?
I use Corel and I don't think it is on there.

reply by the author on 22-Jun-2014

I make them in Photoshop Mollie, and I think you are right, you can't do this with Corel.

Comment from Agreenr
Great impact. very creative. Comosition great. Lighting great. depth of field great Style and prsentation lovely. Just a lovely image that I wish I could take one like it.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from gidavidson
An all time best submission for sure, like it. Wonderful edit, focus and frame to show the soft and ever so pretty scene. Good work.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from DavidP
The promise of a beautiful dahlia is staring to unfold here. Nice photo of this bud with all the special effects you added to enhance it. So pretty! Pin sharp focus on the bud showing off beautiful detail. The background effects are so pretty as well. Good shooting and excellent edits.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from farmgramma
Amazing composition and framing. Beautiful colours and lighting. Superb focus and DOF. Very masterfully created. Great POV. Totally awesome image. Good job.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and also for the very generous rating.

Comment from willie
Nice shot!
I really do like this. I am glad this is not something I am competing with. You are providing some stiff competition in these contests. I am glad you are too! It makes me work harder to improve so when I do beat you I feel like I have accomplished something. I am glad you are entering them. I plan to start more from time to time. If you can think of any topics to use please let me know.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Willie. I will tell you if I can think of a topic.

Comment from Geokat
Magnificent editing to capitalize on the fine detail in this piece Annie. Beautiful lighting and color.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review George, and of course also for the 6 stars.

Comment from drmerlin
Hi Annie. This is another ridiculously good image. The first thing that strikes me is that most beautiful light on the flower. I just love the subtlety of the tones as they blend into one another working perfectly to really push out the highlights. Your backgrounds and the way that they balance your main subjects is a wonder to me. I am always inspired by your work. It pushes me on to better things :D. Simply beautiful Annie.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and for the 6 stars. I am so glad you like this photo and also for your constant support.

Comment from Jairos
Another Excellent MASTERPIECE, Beautiful Composition, Nice detail Frame and colors, Good Initial impact, Very well Focused, Good Job , -jairos

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Sange
BOO-YA! Holy BUD of a Dahlia Cara! It is about Flippin' time you started taking photos again.
This is in your FACE 3D ahhhmazing.
Lighting, clarity and Queen of layering magic all shine through here.
Love the greens and the lovely purple.
OUTSTANDING!, Hat, Socks and Raincoat are OFF!
Well done Cara Annie =)

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2014

LOL - Thank you so very much for the lovely review Sunshine. And tank you so much for the 6 stars.