Comment from michiganmike
Beautiful forms dominate this strong composition. I love the colors and the natural background of leaves. Who would have thought that the Jimson weed would yield such a vine view?

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

many thanks mike

Comment from BrooklynMyra
This is one of the most beautiful flower I've seen! The clarity, detail, and placement is excellent! I love this site because I see things from other countries that I would never have seen - this lovely flower!

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

many thanks again

Comment from bigbear2081
I enjoy seeing different types of flowers on this site. Bet this is really something when fully opened. Nice colors. I like seeing the patterns in the pedals. Well positioned to capture entire bloom and the leaves make a great background.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

thanks so much

Comment from Mara del Mar
Is a rare beauty. Never before I had saw this flower. Seems to have a strong texture and enduring. Good lighting, nice texture, good angle and sharp focus. Excellent details and nice background. Well done
Mara

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

thanks a lot again

Comment from jrconrad
Great shot. Great subject. Good composition. Good color. Nice focus. Fore/background just right. Very nice picture. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

many thanks again

Comment from Zilyram
Wow what an unusual flower - would love to see it fully open. The mottled colouring against the deeper centre colour is contrasted well with good focus.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

many thanks mary

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice beautiful shot .Very nice flower.Petals red middle green leaves and all are very nice and great.I think this is a rear flower.Sharp nice focus.Colors are gorgeous.Color creativity and all excellent. Great job.Thanks.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

many thanks

Comment from Geokat
Remarkable design nature has given this beautiful flower. Intricate design and a beautiful color. Nicely focused showing its color and detail nicely.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

many thanks again George

Comment from theqbhawk
Wow - what a treat!
the leaves totally compliment this flower, the colors are so synchronized that it almost looks like a drawing that was painted. That hint of yellow has made this a contest contender.

Thank you for sharing this masterpiece

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

thanks a lot for your lovely comments

Comment from Efffell
A superb portrayal of this very unusual (to me !) flower...it has been captured in all its majesty altho' I do think it could have been cropped just a little to further enhance it...Best wishes...Monty

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014

many thanks again