Comment from DavidP
Very pretty Mary. I really like the soft pink of this beautiful flower. Must be getting close to spring down there as it's fall here now. A very nice photo of this flower in full shade. Good shooting and thanks for sharing this beauty with us.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014

Thanks David yes spring has arrived now I am retired I should have time to get to gardens but it just keeps flying by not sure how I fitted in work 😀

Comment from suenethery
Wonderful shot.
Excellent initial impact. I like the light and shadows. Pretty flower.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Thanks Sue for your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of this soft pink Camellia with it's gold tipped pollen laden stamens. Beautiful composition, dappled lighting with superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Thanks Susan for your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from csimmons032
This is a good photo. There does need to be more light, but your focus and framing are both very good. Well done :) You did a great job :) Thanks for sharing :)

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Thanks for your feedback and suggestions. :) Mary

reply by csimmons032 on 19-Sep-2014

Your welcome :)

Comment from Anita colyer
Beautiful camellia.
Great close up. Nicely framed.
Great detail and lovely colours.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Thanks Anita I appreciate your poisitive comments. :) Mary

Comment from BStolar
This is very nice shot of the camellia. Focus is sharp. It could have been better lit, too much in the shadows. I would lighten up the shadows just a bit and tone down the highlights in the background. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Thanks I appreciate your comments and suggestions. :) Mary

reply by BStolar on 18-Sep-2014

Your welcome.

Comment from snowblaze
While this is a nice composition of a camellia, it is fairly dark. I know it is in shadow, but highlighting it would go far in showing us all of its beauty.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Thanks I appreciate your comments and suggestions. :) Mary

Comment from Mara del Mar
Great initial impact. Very creative composition and with great lighting and depth. Love the texture, the beautiful color and nice frame. Well done
Mara.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

Thanks Mara I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary