Comment from photoman12
Great contest test winner. Congratulations. Did you take the orchids off the vine to create this scene? My wife would kick me if I asked to do that. Orchids are her babies. I can take there picture but NO picking.

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 02-May-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from supergold
congratulations Annie for winning this contest with such a sophisticated composition of the Phalaenopsis hybrids and the huge jewel;

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 02-May-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Fred.

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
My last 6 - well deserved for this harmonious and appealing composition, the purple hues really are shining out with this special luminosity you create in your work, elegant , appealing, attractive at first view
I love the ribbons you added in such lovely way so the fist impression is flower jewel

your background has beautiful shades and excellent lighting - the dark color contrast let the flower shine
I love specifically like the arrangement comes out so nicely of the depth which seems to be infinite
great composition, all the best for the contest, this actually got my vote loll

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 02-May-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Regina, and of course also for the 6 stars.

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 03-May-2016

handsome composition

Comment from CBL Photography
Very beautiful piece. Well thought out and executed. From beginning to end and every layer of this is just so well represented and presented perfectly with a nice purple tone and great fading in the corners.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from firefly8
Gorgeous flower portrait. This was my pick in the contest. Great framing, lovely light to enhance the colors of the flowers and overall beautiful photograph. Thanks for sharing and I hope you won.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and of course also for the very generous rating.

Comment from Sange
Elegant, graceful, classy and oh so loverly! I have never seen purple orchids. The color
Represents royalty. I love the soft lighting, focus, color and the artistic background alone with the diamond like jewels.
Your work behind the lens as well as in the digital darkroom is superb.
Creative, stunning and wall hanging worthy.
Well done!
Good Luck :)

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Sunshine, and for all the stars. I am so happy you like this one.

Comment from michiganmike
A beautifully composed shot with fantastic colors. The detail in the wet orchids is outstanding and the background is complimentary. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Mike

Comment from Terri Fors
This photograph of these purple orchids really is jewels by the most beautiful full color and the fact you put a jewel ribbon on them which is very creative. Focus is awesome. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Terri

Comment from krace
THIS IS interesting and cool.
awesome and beautiful. the subject looks very special and petty. I LOVE THIS GREAT picture!
Very well done. my friend,
thanks for sharing,and have a great day!~~~~krace

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Very beautiful. What strikes me straight on is the great lighting in this image. Next is the stellar composition - the image fits and flows with great grace over the frame lifted by fine silky light. Always a pleasure to view and image so well done. Thanks for sharing and good luck.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review