Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful image with very fine colors and outstanding cropping. I like the way the blossom stands out against this excellent background.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2014

Thanks so much Mike, appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from DavidP
I keep laughing about the harsh winter you've had with all the flower blooms. lol Nice shot of these pretty blooms and buds. Love the pink color in the nice Australian sun. So pretty and thanks so much for sharing it. Can't wait to see what Spring looks like. haha

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

Thanks David I am looking forward to spring will make sure I post lots of our flowers for you 😀

Comment from riteclick
the depth of field was not properly utilized in this picture. the focus is only on one petal. should have made the aperture a bit narrower to get a better view..

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

Thanks I used F3.2 aperture 50mm but appreciate suggestion

Comment from snowblaze
A sharper focus in the photograph would have been nice. However, the color is lovely, the DOF perfect, and the angle of entry/composition of this work is truly good.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

Thanks for your feedback

Comment from ranju
Nice colour and light.Liked the frame too.But feels like it needs to be bit more sharper.Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

Thanks for your feedback

Comment from Lilibug6
This is beautiful! As we are in the heart of summer you must be from somewhere far from here! This is very lovely! The colors are fantastic! The focus is very good! Very well done and thanks for sharing!
Lilibug6

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your feedback. Yes I live in Australia (Adelaide capital of South Australia).

reply by Lilibug6 on 06-Aug-2014

That is so cool! I have always wanted to see your country! Is it as beautiful as the pictures I have seen of it? It is great to see the things on here that are native to other countries! Thanks for sharing this=)
Lilibug6

Comment from Photo4all
Beautiful salmon color with a blurred background is framed well with the light and shadows giving it even more interest!

Great job!
Brenda

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

Thanks so much Brenda, for both your review and comment on my page (have respoonded there). :) Mary

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of these Red Japonica Blossoms that brighten late winter & Spring days before the leaves appear. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting with superb camera techniques & very sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

Thanks Susan, tried to find this on internet before posting so happy you could identify it for me. :) Mary

reply by Susan F. M. T. on 06-Aug-2014

Mary,
I have it growing in my Garden too.
Susan

Comment from photobeat
wow mary, it looks so natural and very pleasant to look at...very nice color balance and love the light balance in it, well done indeed, beny ")

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

Thanks Beny really appreciate your feedback :) Mary