Comment from nature rules
A fine color of red for this contest. The frame filled with the flowers is nice. There is enough green to add definition to the direction of the plants. The shadows are deep as is the color red. If your color was not quite as saturated would you have gained a bit more detail in your petals and leaves? Just wondering. good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2015

Thanks so much!

Comment from denelson42
Love the subject matter here with the mums. two colors dominate this shot but to me the focus could have been sharper. The shade of green helps with the overall effect. Good work but work on that contrast.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2015

thanks I used a 'simplify' filter which makes the image look less clear. Paula

Comment from GaliaG
the creativity and angle of shot are very good, but the technique is wrong - there is not focus on any place of the photo making details disappear

nice filling of the frame

good luck with the contest and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2015

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
Initial impact: what a lovely chrysanthemum photograph
Creativity of presentation: lightning is cool to present the vivid reds
Color Harmony: eye-pleasing
Center of Interest: the flowers are clear.
Technical Excellence: good framing to present several reds

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2015

Thanks so much!!

Comment from csimmons032
Well done! Your focus, framing, and lighting are all fantastic. I love the brightness. It really shows off the deep red in the flowers. You did a great job :) Thanks for sharing and have a Merry Christmas :)

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2015

Thanks so much!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Wow! The Russians would lvove this!:) Just kidding!:) This is a lovely shot of the flowers. You have framed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good luck!

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2015

Thanks so much for enjoying!

Comment from Lilibug6
This is very beautiful :) The focus is excellent! The colors are very nice! I like the effects you used here! The lighting and presentation are very nice! Well done and a pleasure to view! Good luck in the contest! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2015

Thanks so much Lilibug!

reply by Lilibug6 on 23-Dec-2015

You are very welcome! Lori

Comment from alaskapat
Beautiful red mums! I love this full frame capture showing how the mums grow, the color us brilliant, this is visually pleasing, nice contrasting green, well composed and presented! Lively and full of energy!

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2015

Thanks so much alaskapat!

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely shot.Wonderful artistic nature scene and entrance.Red Color,red flowers and details,red green design and details,light and shadows,light and color balance are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2015

Comment from michiganmike
An eye catching shot with really nice saturated reds. I like the wall to wall flowers and the fine detail in the leaves as well as the blossoms. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2015

Thanks so much Mike