Comment from Brenda Curley
This is a lovely Dahlia composition. The fullness of the bloom is wonderful. And, the Apricot-Orange color with its symbolism of energy and warmth is a pleasure to view. Good clarity and focus.
I like the seeing the stems to the side. The background nicely adds to this photo. Good tone.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021

Thanks very much Brenda :)

Comment from cleo85
This Dahlia is gorgeous. Her shads of color are beautiful. Your photo is perfect focused and exposed and has good depth. I enjoy the sharpness of detail and the realism of color and light. The tight square framing is sufficient. The flower is well placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2021

Thanks again

reply by cleo85 on 29-Jan-2021

You're very welcome! :o)

Comment from JirinaInspire
What a beautiful dahlia and so nicely presented with slightly diffused background. Great orange color and details that are very pleasing to view. Diagonal composition of the bloom is great.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021

Thanks so much :)

Comment from Fun_Clicker2020
Great close up shot of Dahlia, The picture is sharp and flowers is well framed. The details of the petals are very clears and the center of the flower is nicely focused. Good shot.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021

Thanks very much :)

Comment from alaskapat
The dahlia is such a favorite of mine and I love this orange color, this is a good angle of shot allowing such a good sense of the shape and structure of the dahlia. It's so round and full , it's fabulous!
Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is good, the color and tones appear natural. Well composed within the square frame, well presented!

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021

Thanks Pat yes I love the variety of Dahlia :)

Comment from supergold
a very good close up Mary of this very rich petals dahlia, filling the frame; good framing with excellent lighting and sharp focus; nice orange color;

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021

Thanks so much Fred :)

Comment from eileen0204
Mary, how did you know this is one of my favorite colors! :)

How glorious this Dahlia is. I can see every wonderful petal.

Flowers are so soothing to the eyes.

You have captured this one very nicely my friend.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021

Thanks Eileen - purple is my favorite color then comes orange - my lounge is a shade of purple and dining room shade of orange not a house with creams and whites for sure. LOL

Comment from MKFlood
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 balance and eye appealing to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021

Thanks again Mark :)

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of this apricot coloured Waterlily Dahlia glowing out from it's background. Rain-drops glistening on it's petals. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021

Thanks very much Susan :)

Comment from Jewell McChesney
Florals are such a beautiful subject. The lighting is perfect and I love how each petal stands out on its own like a great hairstyle! :)
Centered well - Lovely composition.

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 Comment Written 27-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021

Thanks so much :)