Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Jo,
A beautiful picture of this red tipped white centred cactus Dahlia glowing out from it's dark background. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2020

Thanks so much Susan
Appreciate your comments. Jo

Comment from Barbara L.
These are beautiful Dahlias and you photographed them so well! Your sharpness and exposure are excellent. The colors are beautiful. Great entry for the contest! Best of luck!

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2020

Thank you Barbara
Appreciate your review.

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Jo!
Those are strikingly pretty Dahlia blossoms,my friend,and your photo of them set against the warm and dark background makes them especially enjoyable to look at! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2020

Thanks so much Sean,
Appreciate your comments. Jo

reply by Sean T Phelan on 15-Oct-2020

You're welcome,Jo! : )

Comment from cleo85
The flowers are gorgeous. Their colors are attractive. Your photo is well focused and exposed. I appreciate the sharpness of detail and the realism of color. The well refined petals of the Dahlia at center are especial interesting. The black background emphasizes the flowers profoundly. The framing is sufficient. The flowers are well placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2020

Thanks so much Cleo
Really appreciate your
Detailed review. Jo

reply by cleo85 on 15-Oct-2020

You're very welcome :o)

Comment from Malmax
This is a stunning entry for the contest. The colors of the dahlias are simply beautiful.
The orientation of the bloom and angle is perfect. The focus is excellent.
Beautiful all the way around.
Best wishes Jo!
Malmax

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2020

Thank you Marsha appreciate your comments.

Comment from Artistsushma
beautiful photo.....i am enjoying your fine composition...the curled tips of the petals are looking very attractive,...the shades of pink yellow and white are addind charm to the photo....the dark background is making the flower pop up....good luck for the contest....

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2020

Thanks so much Sushma, appreciate your comments.

Comment from JirinaInspire
Beautiful photograph of dahlias in full bloom. The coloring from white to deep red is well captured against effective black background. Great work Jo!

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2020

Thanks so much appreciate your comments.

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

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2020

Thanks so much mk.

Comment from michiganmike
The dahlias are beautiful and the photograph is excellent. A fine exposure for the white petals and great colors that really stand out nicely from that dark background. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2020

Thanks for a great review Mike. Jo

Comment from nikman
A very good looking entry into the competition posted here! Your fine, full and central composition offers us an enjoyable view of your beautiful bloom. Like the petal colours and details. Sharpness and exposure are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2020

Thanks for your kind review Nik.