Comment from ABG Photography
This is a beautiful flower taken with expert skills. However, I think the fencing in the background detracts from it. Maybe you could add a vignette to phase out the fence and give us more focus on the subject matter. I love the way you have caught the raindrops and given us great detail of the flower itself. A good contender for the contest. Best of luck

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2025

Thanks ABG for the good comments it has a slight vignette in it and it is right next to my fence as such

Comment from MKFlood
Nice capture. The angle of the shot of this white flower is great. The capture of the light is great. The clarity is great. The presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2025

thanks Mark for the good comments

Comment from soulfeeder
Such a dainty flower and you have catch this at its perfect stage. I like your angle, focus, and white balance control setting. The petals and the stamens are well-defined and you have presented this clematis just in its natural home environment. The drops added a refreshing factor in this photo. Wish you the best in this contest, Brian.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2025

thanks Nieves for the good comments

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very lovely visual presented here of this beautiful flower. I especially love the background. Composition is very well thought out Brian. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2025

thanks Maureen for the good comments

Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very enjoyable view of your beautiful bloom. Textures, colours and tones are good. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2025

thanks nikman for the good comments

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a stunning shot of a flower. You framed it well, and the light, shadows, colours, and composition worked well. Good effort! Good luck!

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2025

thanks seshadri for the good comments

Comment from Ray Gordon
Brian, a beautiful clematis all white with a pale yellow. A very attractive flower from a bees stand point and it got wet in the morning mist. Very nicely presented and the best of luck in the contest. Ray

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2025

thanks Ray for the good comments

Comment from orchidrn
A lovely photograph of this clematis flower. The white color is not overblown, and the center of the flower is in good focus. The raindrops add extra interest. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2025

thanks Michelle for the good comments

Comment from helvi2
Hi Brian, nice capture of this clematis! The lighting is perfect as well as the focus. Love the center of these flowers and you show it off beautifully. I think it's a great flower choice for the contest. Good luck! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2025

thanks Nancy for the good comments

Comment from Phyllis Marconi
This is a very pretty flower, I always love the rain drops left on them after a rain, it just really adds to the photo. Very nice focus and details.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2025

thanks Phyllis for the good comments