Comment from Lynnmarie2
This deserves a six! Wow, the colors and details are stunning. Can't get better focus than this. Over all the color, tone, lighting are spot on. Very nice presentation. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024

Thank you SO much Lynnmarie, for both your wonderful review and the great rating!
Charlotte

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Charlotte,
A beautiful picture of the Fritillaria Imperialis bathed in dappled sunlight. Artistic composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024

Thank you so much Susan, for your wonderful review and rating and for your continual support, I really appreciate both. I hope you are well.
Charlotte

Comment from suffolkbrian
good one for the contest is this and well good dof,and of course your right about the light its picked out this flower so well,good tight crop as well...Brian

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024

Thanks Brian, much appreciated - oooh I see you've got a new profile photo, I like it.
Charlotte

reply by suffolkbrian on 18-Sep-2024

thanks Charlotte for the good comments,have put this up before but it went of a few times

Comment from orchidrn
This is a photograph of a very unusual flower. Focus and clarity are very good showing wonderful detail in the petals. The muted background showcases the flower well.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024

Thank you very much

Comment from alaskapat
The flowers are ones that I have not seen before, so I appreciate this view. Well captured , good show of the shape and structure of the Crown Imperial flower, I like that it faces downward.
Well focused, this image is clear and it's a nice show of the dappled light and shadows.
Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024

Thank you very much Pat
Charlotte

Comment from nikman
A good looking image presented here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very enjoyable view of those lovely blooms. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024

Thanks

Comment from Kathy Banich
A lovely entry for the contest. I appreciate the effect of light and shadow on the blooms. I think it creates a mood and subsequent story. The image is focused to perfection, providing not only detail but visual texture on each petal. The highlight in the background attracts attention, pulling the viewer into the scene. Beautifull! A great entry!!

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024

Thank you so much Kathy, for your kind and wonderfully detailed review!
Charlotte

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very interesting and lovely visual presented here of the unusual flower. Composition, shades, tones, colors, and background highlight your subject in a very pleasing way. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024

Thank you very much!

Comment from soulfeeder
Beautiful. I love the bell-like shape, too. The dappled light added drama in this scene. Great focus, angle, angle and lighting showing well defined colors, lines, and shapes. The dark background also highlights its orange colors. A competitive entry and this is a joy to view.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024

Thank you so much for your very lovely review!
Charlotte

reply by soulfeeder on 16-Sep-2024

You are welcome. My humble opinion thought that this will come out first, but once again, I was wrong.

You are welcome.