Comment from supergold
a great close up mary of this strange looking flower; good exposure for the red, without smearing and pin sharp focus against the blured bg;

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Thanks so much Fred, I appreciate your positive and encouraging feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Jairos
Awesome Close-Up, Good initial impact, Very good Frame, nice colors an clarity, good lighting and BEAUTIFUL Colors and nice blurred b/g, Well done jairos

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2016

Thanks for your positive feedback ☺ Mary

Comment from 0000000
The bright colors and the stunning pods . Give the flower a insect like appearance , The dark what could be heads just cause you to focus on the center of the plant . The small moisture droplets just seems to enhance the overall shot . Great focus and sharpness.
Beautiful . Thanks David

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Thanks again, a personal msg has been sent. :) Mary

reply by 0000000 on 03-Jan-2016

have a great year . david

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot with outstanding colors. I like the framing of this beautiful subject and the outstanding detail in the petals.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Thanks Mike, appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from GaliaG
A beautiful and strange flower

excellent lighting, focus, details, colors and contrast

good composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Thanks GaliaG your positive feedback is appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Wow, never seen anything like it. Great colors - bold, makes me wonder the story behind the plant. Your camera techs expert in exposure with fine highlight and the focus showing every detail of the bloom. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your feedback. When they grow in the wild they are mainly prostrate and form a carpet of flowers. Hoping to see them flowering when we do a road trip in July if there has been enough rain in those areas. :) Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Wow! Haven't seen this beautiful bloom before!
This should have been in the flower contest so you'll have two votes already! lol!
Excellent color saturation and great contrast.
Fine details, features and textures.
Unique and exotic.
Excellent lighting, sharp focusing and ideal framing!

Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Wowee thanks so much, was going to enter this one but thought it was such a common flower so entered my Titan Arum one. Cheers Mary

Comment from cakemp55
Coming from South Australia myself, I am drawn to this photo. Colour is richly depicted and there is lovely clarity and focus of this Sturt Desert Pea. Very nice composition. Very well done!

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Thanks so much, your positive feedback is appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from photobeat
wow mary, the red color is to die for, really well taken and the details are perfect, color balance and depth of field are top work, well done indeed, beny ")

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Thanks so much Beny always appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary