Comment from Ray Gordon
Mary, hope you are hanging in there and doing well. I find your bearded iris to be so elegant with that gorgeous light purple and white flower. Laid back but beautiful. All the best to you. Ray

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024

Thanks Ray, it is quite a struggle but taking it day by day and have family and friends for support.

reply by Ray Gordon on 15-Feb-2024

Thats great to hear, support is so important, someone to lean on through your struggle. Ray

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of this pale purple & pearl grey Bearded Iris, standing out from the blurred dark green background. Very beautiful composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024

Thanks Susan

Comment from helvi2
Hi Mary, you definitely caught a beautiful shot of this iris! The focus is spot on as well as the lighting. Love the flare of those petals and the delicate look. Love the angle of the shot. Thanks for sharing! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024

Thanks Nancy

Comment from Lynnmarie2
Wonderful image, the focus spot on. Would of been a ix but the exposure seems a little dark. Other than that colors, tones and presentation are spot on. Overall a nice image. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024

Thanks Lynnmarie

Comment from cakemp55
Mary...This is such a beautiful delicate Iris which you have photographed so well. I love the the two tone colours of mauve with the contrasting darker background. Lovely clear focussed details!

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024

Thanks Chris :)

Comment from alaskapat
This is such a fancy Iris , they call this The Poor Man's Orchid.
I like the angle of shot allowing such a good look at the shape and structure of the bearded Iris , we see the beard!
Well focused, clear image with good use of the available light .
Colors and tones appear natural.
Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024

Thanks Pat :)

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very beautiful visual presented here of this amazing iris. Your composition, shades, tones, colors, and background highlight your subject perfectly well done.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024

Thanks Maureen :)

Comment from suffolkbrian
First good subtle color used in this,followed by good use of dof and tight crop as well,detail spot on and i like the two colors in this,forms a good contrast...Brian

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024

Thanks Brian :)

reply by suffolkbrian on 15-Feb-2024

your welcome

Comment from nikman
A good looking nature image presented here, together with some frank and revealing notes too! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that beautiful bloom. Textures, colours and tones are good. Like the detail too. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024

Thanks Nik :)

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
The lovely Iris flower photo captures the delicate beauty of nature in a single frame. The soft colours and intricate details of the petals are mesmerizing, drawing the viewer in for a closer look. Great-looking capture. Thanks for sharing!

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 Comment Written 13-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024

Thanks Seshadri :)