Comment from pmdc2952
Very good macro image. I love the position of the heart of the lily. Good focus and clarity. The blur in the background really makes the colors pop on the lily. Nice image.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

thanks a lot for your kind comments

Comment from michiganmike
A very eye catching shot. I like the colors and the pollen on the petal. Very nice depth of field to show both the pistil and stamens in such sharp detail.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

thanks a lot mike

Comment from dalebraatz
Wonderful initial impact. Such detail. Great technique, low and inside. Great lighting. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Superb macro of the reproductive feature of this lily.
Nice narrow DOF.
Great verdant backdrop adding a refreshing effect & natural setting.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

many thanks Dick

Comment from theqbhawk
Now that I got a new Nikon 3300 on line, I can only guess at how you can get such close up shots. Reading my dummy book now, which looks like it was written for experts only LOL

Thanks for getting my attention on such close up photography.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2014

thanks so much

Comment from Miranda_Panda
Nice picture. the center is very detailed, but there isn't enough contrast to make the photo as appealing to the eye as it could be :)

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 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2014

not enough contrast ???

reply by Miranda_Panda on 15-Aug-2014

All of the colors are fairly vibrant. If the green in the background was more of a grey, I think the pink would stand out more, and be more of the main subject.

Comment from BirdsEyeView
nice detail, texture of the flowers pollen, and beautiful colors. the texture and light and shadows nice. nice focus and close up. BEV

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2014

many thanks again larry

Comment from WendyG
A super macro of the stamens and pistil Fred, great colors and textures captured here with super sharp focus, dof, exposure and framing:)

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014

thanks so much again

Comment from Mara del Mar
A very nice macro. Love the color and contrast, nice background, and good frame, like excellent clarity and good DOF. Great details and sharp focus. Good job
Mara

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2014

thanks a lot mara

Comment from snowblaze
nice. nice.

Love the focus on the stamens and pistil! The soft background of the lily is perfect for framing them!

I really like the composition --- 2/3 flower and 1/3 soft green.

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2014

thanks a lt for yur nice, nice comments