Comment from GaliaG
Lovely flower, lovely shot and lovely notes about it

good contrast against the black background, good light handling, good focus and initial impact

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you gg. Glad you enjoyed the notes as well.

-Deborah

Comment from supergold
wow! a fantastic macro capture of this common pink and white cosmos flower; amazing lighting with pin sharp focus and perfect exposure for the white; deserves a 6 despite the distracting green leaf;

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

...lol...you were the second one to mention the 'distracting green leaf' sg.....I never gave it a second thought. I really do appreciate you checking out my photo and giving it such a wonderful rating despite the distraction. Thank you so much.

-Deborah

Comment from a.samathasena
What a wonderful nice lovely shot Deb.Beautiful artistic flower dream.Lovely flower, petals,white and color design occasion,light and color balance,dark b/g are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent work.Focus color and all are excellent. Great job.Well Done.Thanks.{Wish Your Talent.}

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you so much a.sam for that marvelous review. I do appreciate it.

-Deborah

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Nice info notes.
Lovely blooms with prismatic colors. Superb clarity,
details & textures.
Subdued lighting.
Compact framing.
Sharp focusing.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Glad you enjoyed the notes too Dick. Thank you so much for checking out my photo. I do appreciate it.

-Deborah

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
What a beautiful flower. Thanks for introducing me this unique flower. Never see such this before. The image is sharp and clean. Love the light and shadow on it.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Happy to joel. It is a pleasure to show off my gardens and introduce people to a flower they've yet to see. Thank you so much for checking it out.

-Deborah

Comment from Natalia Leigh
Picture deserves high rating, definitely. I know cosmos flowers, they are simple and shy looking. , But, this! Looks like a queen of flowers! Amazing colors, and an artistic presentation, thanks for sharing :0

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Really a wonderful way to start my Monday Natalia by reading your lovely review....as well as by someone who is actually familiar w/ the COSMO.....you're so right too. They really are a tough but simple flower. This one here saw me coming w/ my camera and absolutely perked up demanding I take a photo!! Thank you so much for that marvelous review and wonderful rating. I am flattered.

-Deborah

Comment from Sange
Nice full frame, focus, crisp details, illuminated lighting from your handy flashlight and fine white balance control.
Nice capture Deb.
My only wish is you cloned out the green line from m the leaf on top right.
;)

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2016

Now that's funny...that didn't bother me Sange. It's part of the foliage of the plant that's probably why. If I remember right you said you were allergic to ALL flowers?? Yes?? So you wouldn't know that's what it was. But...lol...I have gone back and looked at it a couple of times. So far...I'm OK w/ it...who knows tomorrow though. At any rate- thanks so much for checking it out. I appreciate it.

-Deborah

Comment from MKFlood
colorful capture. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of the colorful flower is great, the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2016

Thanks so much MK for checking it out. I really do appreciate it.

-Deborah

Comment from William Runcie
now debsy this is a shot and a half
the lighting really stands out the focus is perfect
the colours are outstanding
the framing is perfect
tell me debs is the Picotee
part of the pokemon family of flowers lol sorry I had to do that
thanks so much for sharing

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2016

ahahahah. Well Wiils...at least I know you read my accompanying notes! Seriously though, thank you so much for always checking out my photos....for saying such wonderful things about this photo and for that fabulous rating. Honestly, I am flattered.

-Debs (just could NOT make myself sign 'Debsy')

reply by William Runcie on 27-Mar-2016

ok debsy ill let you off with debs that will suffice lol

reply by the author on 27-Mar-2016

Oh thank you kind sir!!

Comment from Lolly Cardinal
Gorgeous flowers....Colors are so bright and magnificent wow. Details are very bright and centered properly! What a lovely eye viewer. Thanks for showing.
Congratulations and Good luck.
Lolly

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2016

It's a beautiful flower Lolly. Thanks so much for checking it out. I do appreciate it.

-Deborah