Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
another excellent shot, you really have become a wonderful photographer, professional in technique and so accurate in all your presentation,

this rose is stunning, in macro settings, the textures of the leaves are splendid in detail, I love the dark macro background letting the rose stand out so well against the darkness . your shot is appealing, attractive and well framed , thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2015

Thanks so much Regina for the awesome review and very nice comments :) You made my night:)Thank you so much :) Lori

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 04-Oct-2015

Loll always welcome, going to sleep now, glad I made true night . xoxoxo

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Glowing bud! An interesting initial impact. Low key illumination..
Centered cropping.
Selective focusing.
Harmonious colors.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Excellent lighting, focusing & framing. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2015

Thanks so much again my friend! :) Lilibug6

Comment from USMCMa
Gorgeous rose bud! What a wonderful way to show off the petals beginning to open up to become a full flower. I love the colors you've captured in the orange, red, green and browns to make it appear to be right in front of the viewer. The muted background is perfect. Great job!

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2015

Thanks so much for the awesome review and very generous 6 star rating! I really appreciate it! Have a wonderful day! Lilibug6

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely mixed media shot.Wonderful artistic scene.Lovely rose bud,ready to bloom occasion,orange color,soft light,dark b/g are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.Light and color balance are great.I like this lovely talent work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2015

Thank you so much Sam for the very nice review! I really appreciate it! Have a great weekend! Lilibug6

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Very beautiful, love the rose bud against the painterly like quality of the dark background. Artistic and creative. Fabulous color and light over the bloom with fine detail and sharpness. Beautiful textures. Out of sixes... Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2015

Thanks so much again my friend! :) Have a great night :) Lilibug6

Comment from NancyJTubb
Wow, gorgeous. Absolutely love the color and they black background really makes this pop. Wonderful post possessing work Lori. You should frame this and hang it on a wall.

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2015

Thanks so much Nancy for the very nice review! I really appreciate it! Have a great weekend! Lori

Comment from dalebraatz
Wonderful eye pleasing image, Very good details and textures and like the dark background, Very good colors and lighting. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2015

Thanks so much again my friend! :) Lilibug6

Comment from alaskapat
Gorgeous orange rose! Well focused with good detail, well exposed, black background was the perfect choice to hi light this partially opened flower. Very well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2015

Thanks so much Pat for the very nice review! I really appreciate it! Have a great day :) Lilibug6

Comment from kellyg
Elegant
The first word that came to mind
The only word to describe this.
Impact instant.
Focus spot on.
Perfect with the black background

Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2015

Thanks so much Kelly for the very nice review! I really appreciate it! Have a great weekend! Lilibug6

Comment from Christine389
Lovely colours here - super against the dark background. I like the selective focus on the foliage at the front and I often think that roses can be most attractive in bud - this one certainly is!

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2015

Thanks so much for the very nice review! I really appreciate it! Have a great weekend! Lilibug6