Comment from sonshine
This is SO awesome, Fred.. I've never seen a flower like this and it sure is gorgeous! The colors are remarkable and I really like the way the middle is.. the sharpness and clarity are pin sharp with a perfect bg and framing:) Excellent work, Fred.. Thank you for sharing it with us;)-Cindy

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2014

thanks a lot Cindy for your lovely comments

Comment from Photography byTrixie
Strange flower. Looks like red cabbage cemnter. ice sharp image of the flower and center. Good depth of field with detail in the leaves.

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2014

many thanks again

Comment from MKFlood
wild looking plant. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of tghe shot of the wild looking flower is great. overall great job.

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2014

GREAT! thanks so much

Comment from suenethery
Wow. Another fantastic shot. I like the clarity and focus. The lighting is excellent. I can see why this one is already recognized and has all the best. Bravo again my friend.

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014

many thanks again

Comment from Faybells
Like the fact that this photo has alot of textures and shape to it. The petals are smooth and roundedon the outside but sharp and pointed in the centre. Like the various blends of pink to red in this

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014

many thanks again

Comment from irishmik60
I just know this flower couldn't grow here in Michigan, but how I'd love to have them in my garden. Great color, contrast and depth of field. If I had a knock at all I'd say pull back just w tad. Realizing someone might want this image, and in framing would lose some of the flowers edges, top and bottom.

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014

thanks a lot

reply by irishmik60 on 18-Apr-2014

you're most welcome

Comment from phalgunikar
Beautiful shape of the colourful flower captured nicely. Lighting, focus, colour and composition are beautiful and flower looks wonderful against green leaves background.

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from desertstar
Nicely done. The angle you shot gives it almost a pinwheel look to it. The green background accentuates the purples of the flower. Thanks for sharing some spring!

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from Jairos
What a Rare Flower, Good initial impact, Very good Frame Detail and clarity, The colors are Great, Good Camera techniques, an good Green b/g, Good Work Amigo , jairos

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014

es un flor mexicana!!!
muchas gracias

reply by Jairos on 18-Apr-2014

I think it's because of the new era did not know jajajja

Comment from click3333
I don't think I have ever heard of this flower or seen it, but it does look very interesting, imagine it to be beautiful. Good shot of this with very clear focus, composition and color. thanks much.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014

thanks so much