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Yellow hollyhock

Blooming yellow hollyhock

8 total reviews 
Comment from Contests


A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 08-Sep-2023
    Thank you!
Comment from supergold


an excellent close up of these hollyhock flowers with very nice sharp details, particularly of the flower texture; great lighting too;............

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2023
    Thanks very much!
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


This is a beautiful and well thought out presentation of these lovely yellow flowers nestled within the leaves. I love your black background and your composition. A winner in my books

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023
    Thanks so very much for the great review and extra star, appreciate them both very much!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


A well-composed photo of the yellow hollyhocks has a clear focal point, with the flowers arranged in an aesthetically pleasing way. The photo also has a good balance of negative space and foreground/background interest.Good luck!

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023
    Thanks for the great review and well wishes!
Comment from nikman


A very good looking, striking image posted here into the competition. Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us enjoyable views of those beautiful blooms. Colours, textures and tones are good. Exposure and sharpness are spot on! Great shot and good luck!




 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023
    Thank you so very much, especially for the extra star!
Comment from Charlotte Morse


I'm not sure why this hasn't received a six yet, it's simply gorgeous! Well, I've rectified that now and given it what it deserves!
Your focus and dof are just wonderful, there isn't anywhere that's even slightly soft.
The exposure is spot on, producing perfect natural colours.
I always love black backgrounds with flowers, it really makes them pop.
And your editing is just gorgeous and finishes it off perfectly.
Very good luck in the contest.
Charlotte

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023
    many thanks for the extra star and the wonderful review, as usual, Charlotte!
reply by Charlotte Morse on 01-Sep-2023
    You?re very welcome.
Comment from suffolkbrian


I almost wish that when we have a color contest we don,t have flowers in, but having said that this is a good one and the yellow stands out well with the darkish backdrop...Brian

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023
    Thank you, Brian; I understand what you mean, I wish some of the Outdoor and Wildlife contests stated no birds, seeing that they have their own contest!
reply by suffolkbrian on 14-Sep-2023
    your welcome
Comment from Jewell McChesney


Perfect idea to use a black background for this lovely yellow hollihock. It i s amazing how many species of flowers we have. I cannot even imagine can you?
With each being so photogenic that you can easily personify them. This set of quintuplets are shining bright and poses so wonderfully. - Smiles. - :)
I wish you the beat of luck on your well balanced and clearly captured portrait!

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023
    Thanks so very much for your wonderful review and comments,and also for your well wishes!
Comment from Sean T Phelan


This is a great looking Floral Image,LeeAnn!
I truthfully 'don't know beans' about horticulture
( besides the fact that flowers don't prosper in ground that's been soaked in old automotive chemicals) but I think your nicely-presented photo of these classy blossoms looks Great!
~Sean

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023
    That?s okay, Sean, seeing that i haven?t had any hollyhocks there in 20+ years makes me wonder where they came from-lol!
reply by Sean T Phelan on 01-Sep-2023
    It's Majic,LeeAnn! : D