Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth and you have captured a variety of bugs fantastic capture here great job

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023

thank you

Comment from alaskapat
This is quite a gathering place for the five insects, it's a lovely pale yellow flower that seems be quite attractive for the flying insects!
Well focused, this image is clear, good use of the available light. Colors and tones appear natural.
Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023

thanks a lot

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
You definitely captured the insects, very good for the contest. But they do take away from the beauty of the flower. This is a lovely flower indeed! Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2023

thank you

reply by Glena Jessee-King on 02-Sep-2023

welcome. Lovely flower.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
I like this work because it is so classical in its concept and execution and in its atmosphere; beautiful, moody and it feels almost otherworldly. This work lends light and calm. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023

thanks a lot Sesha

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful & interesting picture of the Dandelion with a Honeybee colleting nectar & pollen & what I think are Click beetles collecting nectar. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023

merci suzanne;
there are five different insects...

Comment from bpellephoto
Everything is over crowded these days!

This take has excellent color, subject positioning, color contrast and high resolution detail.

The f-stop used has the center of interest in ultra sharp focus and a soft bokeh for a background - classic technique.

Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of 5 insects on a flower, and is an excellent entry for this contest.

I wish you the best of luck... Bob

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023

thanks a lot Bob for your nice comments;

Comment from Lilibug6
This is a very good shot showing the flower and the insects up close! The focus is very good! The colors are nice!~ Poor flower is being invaded by these bugs! Great job and thanks for sharing! Lori

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023

thanks a lot Lori for your nice comments;

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
What an amazing sight if 5 insects as they make their way around the flower. I like the muted background and the details of the pedals . The action creates interest. Nicely done

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023

many thanks again Maureen

Comment from Christine389
I'm often interested to see insects that weren't even visible to the naked eye when reviewing close up photography of flowers. Certainly some interesting looking creatures here, well captured with really good clear detail.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023

many thanks Christine

Comment from suzannethompson2
Great entry for the contest. Excellent capture of the five insects on the same flower - there must have been some tasty nectar there. Very good focus and lighting. Great composition. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

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 Comment Written 31-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023

thanks a lot Suzanne