Comment from donnadiann
Good capture and vibrant colors. Some flowers for me just will not photograph. Either they won't quit blowing in the wind or no matter(even when on macro) can't get sharp shot. But I keep,trying. Good close-up shot here:)

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2014

thanks so much

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A visually soothing capture of this clematis bloom with its aesthetic petal striations & detailed feature presentation.
Excellent lighting.
Sharp focusing.
Aesthetic framing.
Thanks.

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

many thanks dick

Comment from WendyG
Yes, the clematis blooms have terrific stamens, love the color of this one Fred, they are beautiful flowers and they last for days! Excellent techs all around!;)

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

many thanks

Comment from theqbhawk
The eye of the center makes this an Awesome color presentation. I was not particularly attracted to the blurred out gravel in the framing, but its still very nice.

Thanks for sharing it.
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 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014

many thanks

Comment from SassyJane
Very nice. Good initial impact. Good composition and depth of field. Good sharp focus and nice detail. Nice job:)

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014

thanks so much

Comment from manicowl
A very colourful clematis, the purple and red so very unusual. The light superb and not a glimpse of your shadow any where. I learn so much just from looking at you photographs.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014

thanks a lot

reply by manicowl on 01-Aug-2014

My pleasure.

Comment from M. Celeste
Very pretty flower. I like the star-like pattern and the great colors. Great detail on the center. Very nicely done!

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014

thanks so much

Comment from suzannethompson2
Excellent close up of this beautiful clematis. I like the angle you used for this, showing the details of the stamens.

Lighting and focus very good showing great detail. Very nice composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014

many thanks again

Comment from Jairos
great colors here amigo, Beautiful Flower, Nice frame and food sharp focus, the lighting Great, nice impact, good Job Jairos

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014

many tanks again amigo

Comment from Molly Hungar
Your focus and lighting are great on the flower. You can see the nice detail of the flower. I don't like the background of rocks that much though

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014

thanks so much again