Comment from Kbanich
Hi Fred :-)

I don't think I've ever seen one of these before - it's very interesting. I like it. It reminds me of the pin-wheels we (I) played with in my youth. Your Depth of Field is very effective and really allows the flower to stand out and almost take on it's own dimension. The image is sharp and well focused. Nice. Kathy

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014

thanks a lot again Kathy for your nice and detailed comments

Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and I like how you have centered your subject matter fine work here

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014

thank you

Comment from MarnaB
Superb composition. Vibrant colors.Masterful detail. Cushioned among leaves it is a gem of a flower. Well done.

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 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014

many thanks for your kind comments and high rating

Comment from gidavidson
A very colorful look, like the good sharp focus and frame with a nice bright exposure. Unique looking shapes and colors. Good one.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014

many thanks george

Comment from soulfeeder
Very lovely. That dark pink spiky part is striking and made a good color contrast with the lighter shades . The colors are natural. Well defined shapes and texture of the petals as well as the veins of the leaves. Well captured and is a pleasure to view. You've framed this well.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from randrphotos
Wow I bet it is awesome when fully ipen Fred? Good light, good focus, contrast and detail. Well done and thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Robin.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

it is; many thanks robin

Comment from JIRINA
This is very lovely capture of a beautiful flowers. Colours are well captured, bright and showing much details in flower and leaves.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

many thanks jirina

reply by JIRINA on 17-Apr-2014

Your welcome. Is this flower also know as the Passion Plant?

reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

nothing to do with pp; it is a tree, the pp is a vine

reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

nothing to do with pp; it is a tree, the pp is a vine

reply by JIRINA on 17-Apr-2014

Thanks.

Comment from DavidP
A very pretty and unusual flower Fred that I've not seen before. Good photo of it with fine camera techs. This is what I love about FAR, getting to see things I've never seen in my life. Nice shot of this unusual beauty and thanks for sharing it.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

thanks so much again

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Another WOW shot for 6* - outstanding flower and rare seen bloom - your image is super composed and well framed - I love how the outer circle of petals is playing around the center - fantastic in focus and exposure - beautiful angel and close up - perfect contrast and lighting - the color range is outstanding - well seen well presented, thanks for sharing -where do they grow? I would love to get it inot my garden loll

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

mexico; thanks so much for your great comments

Comment from clickit0824
very different plant of flower and very pretty I like the tones in the flwoer and also the sharpness of the all photograph

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

thanks so much